New RCD guidance published to support heat pump installers
Posted: Thursday, April 3rd, 2025
The Heat Pump Association (HPA) has partnered with electrical certification bodies NAPIT and NICEIC to produce a comprehensive guide for heat pump installers, helping them select the appropriate residual current device (RCD) for their projects, Electrical Times reported. In 2024, nearly 100,000 heat pumps were sold in the UK, representing a 63% increase from 2023, highlighting the rapid growth of heat pump integration in electrical installations. The new guidance focuses on domestic heat pump installations. It covers the RCD selection process, explains the different types of RCDs available on the market and their properties, and outlines the specific requirements and considerations for safely and robustly protecting heat pump installations. The user-friendly format covers a four-step process, followed by frequently asked questions to help installers understand the various considerations. The guidance is intended to be informative for those with an interest in the subject and instructive for those with electrical competence. This initiative underscores the HPA’s commitment to supporting heat pump installers. With heat pumps playing a pivotal role in the transition to net zero, maintaining these systems to a high standard is critical to ensuring their efficiency, performance, and reliability.
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