Product Description
Securing temporary power supplies requires immediate fault protection. Booking rcd circuit breaker hire adds a critical safety layer to your event infrastructure. This 13A plug-in Residual Current Device monitors electrical current flow and detects dangerous earth leakages. The unit trips the circuit within milliseconds of identifying a fault, cutting power before serious injury occurs. Weighing just 1.00kg, this compact unit plugs directly between your main power source and your commercial appliances. You protect your staff and attendees from electric shock in unpredictable temporary environments.
Event organisers hold strict legal duties regarding electrical safety in non-permanent setups. Outdoor festivals, marquees, and pop-up retail spaces expose power connections to weather changes, damp conditions, and heavy usage. You plug this device into standard sockets to protect sensitive audio-visual rigs, temporary office setups, and heavy-duty catering equipment hire items. Standard venue circuit breakers often miss the small imbalances that this dedicated unit catches. Protecting your venue requires proactive power management across your entire site, especially when multiple independent vendors share the same electrical supply.
Integrating RCD Circuit Breaker Hire Into Your Event
Managing multiple power feeds across a large venue demands reliable, commercial-grade equipment. You connect these units to individual catering stations, bar areas, and registration desks alongside your furniture hire installations. Construction teams use these devices during the initial site build to protect power tools and temporary lighting rigs. Market stall operators rely on them to run tills and small appliances safely. Private parties and weddings require this extra protection when hired electrical equipment operates near guests and children.
Expo Hire tests every unit before dispatch to maintain strict commercial safety standards. You avoid paying security deposits on your orders, keeping your budget available for other event necessities. We deliver orders from £40 ex-VAT, calculating the exact rate by road distance from our Birmingham headquarters or one of our 11 regional depots across England and Wales. You receive live vehicle tracking and an SMS ETA on your scheduled delivery day. This allows your site managers to coordinate power distribution without waiting around for equipment arrivals.
Booking your safety equipment takes just a few clicks through our fully online system. All stock levels and prices display live on our website, removing the need for phone calls or manual quotes. You can choose a 25% advance deposit option on orders over £500 to secure large bookings well ahead of your event date. Select your required dates on this page to check availability and confirm your order online today.
Product Specifications
- Price (per unit, per day)
- £1.50
- Current Rating
- 13A
- Connection Type
- Plug-in
- Tripping Speed
- Milliseconds
Technical
This 13A plug-in RCD circuit breaker trips in milliseconds to protect your event staff and guests from electrical faults. Check live stock availability and book your hire dates online today.
FAQs
- What is the price including VAT?
This item is subject to 20% VAT and therefore you will pay £1.80 each for a standard 3 day hire at checkout.
As primarily a business-to-business supplier we advertise our prices ex-VAT as most businesses will be able to reclaim the VAT amount.
- Do you offer discounts for if the item is hired for less than 3 Days?
No. We recommend a minimum hire period of 3 days to provide enough time for set-up and break-down of your event, and to make sure that problems such as traffic or adverse weather conditions do not impact on your event. If you want to hire for a shorter period than this then we cannot offer a discount.
- Do you offer discounts for Long Term Hire?
Yes, after the standard hire period of 3 Days you will be charged £0.30 per extra day up to day 7, £0.23 per extra day up to day 28 and £0.15 per extra day after that.
| Days Hire | Cost (ex-VAT) |
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| 1 | £1.50 |
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| 2 | £1.50 |
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| 3 | £1.50 |
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| 5 | £2.10 |
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| 7 | £2.70 |
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| 14 | £4.28 |
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| 21 | £5.85 |
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| 35 | £8.48 |
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- How much security deposit do you charge?
Nothing! Unlike most of our competitors, rather than charging a large deposit, we provide a FREE 'minor deposit waiver' scheme to cover minor damage and loss. Excessive or negligent damage and loss will be invoiced at 10 times the standard hire price of the relevant items. Please read our terms and conditions for full details.
- How much do you charge for delivery?
There is a minimum charge of £40.00 for a distance up to 10 miles each way.
After that we charge £1.00 per mile each way and an additional £40.00 for each journey on a weekend or bank holiday.
We calculate the distance using driving directions from our local base to your event postcode, so it is important that you provide the correct delivery address at checkout.
You can use our Carriage Calculator to get a full quote.
- Can I choose a specified Time Slot?
We make deliveries anytime between 8am and 8pm, however we can offer early (8am - 1pm) or late (12 noon - 6pm) slots for an additional cost calculated at checkout.
We can not guarantee more specific times unless you pay for a dedicated driver. This is individually priced on request and are subject to availability.
- Can I collect from you warehouse rather than pay for delivery?
No. To ensure that your products arrive safely and correctly we offer a delivery and collection service only.
- Do you have a showroom where I can view the products before ordering?
No. As we are an online-only you can view all of our products on our website. To keep our prices as low as posssible our warehouses are not open to the public.
