Faulty appliances and outlets, overloaded power boards and aged wiring are responsible for around 1,500 house fires per year in New Zealand. By specifying safety products, you can help protect New Zealanders and their properties from electrical dangers and accidents. Schneider Electric has a wide range of safety solutions to give you and homeowners peace of mind.

Switchboard solutions: designed to be tailored. All boards can accommodate necessary safety devices and satisfy the aesthetic and practical requirements for every property.

Arc fault detection devices (AFDD): a simple way to prevent electrical fires caused by dangerous arcs. Great for older homes where you can upgrade the safety of your clients with easily retrofitted products.

Miniature circuit breaker (MCB): protects electric wires and appliances from overcurrent and prevents potential damage, fire or hazards. It switches off the circuit in an overload or faulty condition.

Residual current devices (RCD): the most cost-effective way to protect homeowners from getting a fatal electric shock if they touch something live, such as a bare wire.

Smoke alarms: a must-have for every home.

When designing and specifying electrical safety, you can deploy a connected safety solution with devices that integrate, communicate, and complement one another.

Experience Schneider Electric’s safety products in action at our Vision Studio showrooms in Auckland or Christchurch. You can also book a digital appointment at pdl.co.nz/showrooms or call 0800 568 888.

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