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How do I know if I have a safety switch?

Check by looking at your switchboard for a TEST/RESET button. That tells you that you have a safety switch installed. When you open your switchboard you should see something like this.

Switchboard

Typical switchboard – this shows the main switch, safety switch with test button, and four circuit breakers.

All homes have circuit breakers or fuses. These are designed to protect the wiring and appliances within your home, only safety switches are designed to protect people.

Last updated 22 July 2008