Power Outages and PRCD Management

Is This You?

Living in a location in New Zealand where you sometimes lose power? And especially for those that have an MSpa located at a holiday home or other location away from where they usually reside, the following may be particularly useful and of interest.

Frustrated that your MSpa loses power, someone must notice and that person or someone else must go to the spa and reset the PRCD?

Understanding New Zealand RCD Requirements

In New Zealand, Residual Current Devices (RCDs) are mandated by the Electricity (Safety) Regulations 2010 and associated standards to prevent electric shock and protect property. This is specifically covered in AS/NZS 3000 standard for electrical installations. RCDs must protect all new lighting and power outlet circuits in domestic buildings.

Unfortunately regulations require that the import of our MSpas is with a PRCD.

The Solution

However, as long as your MSpa is being connected to a power outlet that is protected by an RCD, the PRCD is redundant and can be removed by a certified electrician.

No more going to use your MSpa and finding that it is not at your ideal temperature due to a power cut.