Translations:Residual current device/13/en

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It is recommended that a RCD be incorporated on the alternating current (AC) side of any off-grid system to improve its safety. RCDs can be found as breakers or integrated into outlets. RCDs can be put on individual circuits as a breaker or outlet or just one breaker can be used on the inverter output. RCDs on individual circuits increases system cost. One single RCD has the disadvantage of disconnecting all circuits if there is a fault, which can make it difficult to find the exact location of the fault during the troubleshooting process.