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RCD Protected Socket
Description

A double power socket with integrated RCD protection that cuts power instantly if a fault is detected, protecting users from electric shock at the point of use. Available in 10mA and 30mA trip current options, with a matte white polycarbonate finish designed to match Vynco's Metro range and a reflective white plastic to match their Home switchgear range.

Key Features
  • 10mA or 30mA rated trip current
  • 250V AC, 50Hz, 10A rated
  • 20A RCD protected circuit rating
  • 3kA short circuit breaking capacity (with 20A HRC fuse)
  • IP30 rated
  • Matte white polycarbonate construction
  • Operating temperature -5° to +40°
  • Dimensions: 120 x 82 x 45mm (H x W x D)
  • Matches Vynco Metro & Home switchgear range
Categories
Electrical
Ranges
Switchgear
Scope of Use
  • Suitable for indoor general purpose installations where point-of-use RCD protection is required.
  • Appropriate for IP30 environments protected from solid objects but not water ingress.
  • Suitable for use in residential, commercial, and institutional buildings including schools, hospitals, and hotels.
  • Operating temperature range of -5° to +40° makes it suitable for all standard NZ climate zones.
  • Matches Vynco Metro & Home switchgear range
Limitations on Use
  • Not suitable for outdoor or exposed wet area installations without additional weatherproof enclosure -IP30 rating limits use to dry, indoor environments only.
  • Maximum operating current of 10A limits suitability for high-draw appliances.
  • Short circuit breaking capacity of 3kA requires use with 20A HRC fuse.
  • Must be installed by a registered electrician in accordance with AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules.
  • Not suitable for use in highly corrosive or chemically aggressive environments.
Statement of Building Code Compliance

The product is designed to comply with AS/NZS 3112 (plugs and socket outlets) and AS/NZS 3000 (wiring rules) when installed by a registered electrician. The integrated RCD provides protection against electric shock in accordance with the intent of Clause G9, which requires electrical installations to safeguard occupants from injury.

In-Service History

Vynco's Metro & Home switchgear range has an established in-service history across residential, commercial, and institutional projects throughout New Zealand and Australia. RCD-protected sockets as a product type have been widely used in these markets for several decades, with point-of-use RCD protection a well-established technology in electrical installations globally.

The Metro & Home RCD Protected Switch Socket is a new addition to the Vynco range. As a product category, RCD sockets with equivalent specifications have been successfully deployed in schools, hospitals, hotels, and residential buildings across New Zealand and Australia, where they are commonly specified to meet safety requirements in these occupancy types.

Other Performance Attributes
  • IP30 rated
  • 10mA or 30mA rated trip current
  • 250V AC, 50Hz, 10A rated
  • 20A RCD protected circuit rating
  • 3kA short circuit breaking capacity (with 20A HRC fuse)
Documents
Data Sheet: RCD Protected Sockets
Installation Instructions: RCD Protected Sockets

Vynco is a leading designer, distributor, and manufacturer of electrical components to the domestic, commercial and industrial markets within New Zealand.

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