The company that invented the RCD · Protecting British homes since 1975

Most sockets supply electricity.
Powerbreaker sockets protect people.

Standard plug sockets do not protect against electric shock. Powerbreaker sockets cut dangerous power faults in under 20 milliseconds — helping protect families, tenants and workplaces before serious injury happens.

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1975 Invented the RCD plug
No.1 UK RCD brand
<20ms Time to cut power in a fault
50+ Years protecting UK homes

Most UK homes still rely on standard sockets.
Standard sockets do not protect against electrocution.

When electricity finds an unintended path — through a damaged cable, a faulty appliance, a person — a standard socket keeps supplying it. A Powerbreaker RCD socket detects the fault and cuts the power in under 20 milliseconds. That is the difference between a near-miss and a serious injury.

Real situations. Real protection.

What happens when something goes wrong.

Electrical faults happen in ordinary homes every day. The difference is whether your sockets are protected.

A damaged lawnmower cable in the garden

The cable frays. Electricity finds a path it shouldn't. Without RCD protection, the current continues flowing — through the mower, through whoever is holding it.

Powerbreaker cuts power in <20ms · Before serious harm occurs

A child touches a faulty appliance

A faulty kettle, a damaged phone charger. Children are especially vulnerable to electric shock. Standard sockets have no way of detecting what's happening.

Powerbreaker disconnects instantly · Standard sockets cannot do this

A landlord faces an EICR inspection

Since 2023 all rental properties must have a valid electrical safety certificate. Most inspections flag a need for additional RCD protection — often requiring costly remediation work.

Powerbreaker systems simplify compliance · Certificate-ready from install
Who we help

The same protection. Two different conversations.

Whether you're protecting your own home or managing a property portfolio, Powerbreaker has a straightforward solution.

For homeowners & families

Protect the people you love

Your home's standard sockets offer no protection against electric shock. Replacing them with Powerbreaker RCD sockets is one of the most effective safety upgrades you can make — and your electrician can fit them in an afternoon.

  • Bedroom and living room sockets — K-Series
  • Kitchen appliances — fused spur H92
  • Garden and outdoor circuits — PowerX IP66
  • Extra protection for children's rooms — 10mA
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For landlords & property managers

Stay compliant. Stay protected.

UK rental regulations now require mandatory EICR electrical inspections — and most properties fail without proper RCD protection. Powerbreaker compliance systems include everything your electrician needs to pass the inspection and generate the certificate.

  • Full EICR-ready system — supplied and certified
  • Meets MEES and EPC obligations
  • Protects against fines of up to £30,000
  • Suitable for HMOs, flats and family lets
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1975
The year we changed electrical safety forever

We didn't improve the RCD.
We invented it.

In 1975, Powerbreaker manufactured the first ever RCD plug socket. A device that hadn't existed before — built in Britain, setting a safety standard the world would follow.

Fifty years later, we are still the UK's number one RCD brand. The products have evolved. The commitment hasn't.

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1st
RCD plug socket ever made
Nobody else can say that. We defined the category.
No.1
UK RCD market position
Largest range of plug-in and socket RCDs in the UK.
10ms
Faster than the standard requires
We don't just meet the standard. We exceed it.
1st
To offer 10mA enhanced protection
For hospitals, care homes and schools. Before anyone else.
How it works

What your socket is actually doing.

Most people never think about what happens between the wall and the appliance. Here's the difference a Powerbreaker socket makes.

Standard socket vs Powerbreaker — what happens in a fault Standard socket vs Powerbreaker RCD comparison diagram Side-by-side comparison showing what happens with a standard socket versus a Powerbreaker RCD socket when an electrical fault occurs. STANDARD SOCKET POWERBREAKER RCD SOCKET Mains supply Socket You Fault occurs. Standard socket keeps supplying power. Risk of serious injury continues. Mains supply POWERBREAKER RCD socket MONITORING You Fault detected. Power cut in under 20 milliseconds. Protected. Before harm occurs.

"Standard sockets have been supplying electricity safely for decades. But supplying electricity and protecting people are two completely different things. Powerbreaker does both."

Property safety check

Check what protection
your property needs.

Answer four questions — we'll tell you exactly what your electrician should be fitting and what safety standards apply to your property.

Step 01

Property type

What kind of building?

Step 02

Location

Indoor or outdoor?

Step 03

Who lives there?

Occupancy type

Step 04

Power supply

Standard or site?

Your Powerbreaker recommendation
Answer the questions on the left — your recommendation will appear here.
Step 1 of 4
The products

Every type of installation covered.

Six products. Every environment. All independently certified to British Standards and all faster than those standards require.

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K-Series · Most popular

RCD Wall Socket

Replaces your standard socket. Adds instant fault protection. No reset required after a power cut. Fits the same back box.

13A · 30mA · <20ms · IP40 · BS 7288:2016
EICR ready
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H92-Series

RCD Fused Spur

For kitchen appliances — dishwashers, washing machines. Combines fuse and RCD protection. Stays safe when the power goes off.

13A · 30mA · <20ms · 86×86mm · BS 7288:2016
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J62-Series

Portable Inline RCD

Plugs between your extension lead and the socket. Essential for garden tools, drills and any outdoor electrical equipment.

13A · 30mA · <40ms · IEC 61540
IP66
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PowerX · Outdoor specialist

Weatherproof Outdoor RCD

Fully sealed against rain and weather. Five-year guarantee. For gardens, EV charging circuits and any outdoor installation.

IP66 · 30mA · <20ms · 5yr guarantee · BS EN 61543
10mA
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Enhanced · 10mA

Sensitive RCD Socket

Three times more sensitive than standard. For children's rooms, care homes, hospitals and schools. Maximum personal protection in a wall socket.

13A · 10mA enhanced · <20ms · BS 7288:2016
Highest sensitivity
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Site Protection · 110V

Site RCD

For building sites using 110V site supply. Separate test and reset buttons. Visible mechanical indicator. Meets HSE requirements.

110V CTE · 30mA · <40ms · CDM 2015 · IEC 61540
1975 Year we invented the RCD plug
No.1 UK RCD brand by market position
50+ Years specified by UK electricians
10ms Faster than BS EN requires
"Powerbreaker is the brand we specify when reliability is non-negotiable. The product hasn't let us down in 25 years of fitting them."
Electrical contractor · West Midlands · 25 years in trade
"Our EICR inspection flagged the need for RCD sockets throughout. The electrician specified Powerbreaker — we passed first time."
Private landlord · three rental properties · London
Certified and tested

Every product independently certified.

Every Powerbreaker product is tested against British or international safety standards before it reaches your electrician. We consistently exceed the minimum performance requirements.

BS 7288:2016
RCD Socket Outlets
The main British Standard for residual current devices built into socket outlets. All Powerbreaker RCD sockets meet and exceed this standard.
K-Series · H92 fused spurs
BS 7671 18th Ed
IET Wiring Regulations
Current wiring regulations require RCD protection on all socket circuits up to 20A. All Powerbreaker compliance systems are designed around full 18th Edition compliance.
All compliance systems
IEC 61540
Portable & Site RCDs
International standard for portable and site-use residual current devices. Required for construction site and industrial applications. J62 and 110V site RCDs carry full certification.
J62 · 110V site range · PowerX

New UK rental regulations mean electrical upgrades are no longer optional.

Since 2023, all rental properties must pass an electrical safety inspection. Most fail without proper RCD protection. Powerbreaker makes compliance straightforward — and protects you from serious financial penalties.

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£30,000
Maximum fine for landlords with non-compliant electrical installations. Powerbreaker compliance systems help you avoid it.
Where to buy

Available from your electrician's supplier.

Ask your electrician to specify Powerbreaker. They'll source the products from their usual merchant — most will have them in stock for same-day collection.

Electrical trade merchants

Available at major electrical suppliers

Stocked at CEF, Rexel, Edmundson Electrical and independent electrical merchants nationwide. Your electrician can collect same-day from most locations.

CEF · Rexel · Edmundson · independent merchants
Builders' merchants

Available at builders' merchants

Available through national builders' merchant chains — convenient if your contractor is sourcing electrical and building materials from one account.

Travis Perkins · Jewson · National networks
Technical helpline

Not sure what you need?

Call our technical team. We'll advise on product selection, help with specification for complex installations, and answer any questions your electrician has.

T: 01279 772 772 · Mon–Fri · greenbrook.co.uk
"If this installation needs to work — specify Powerbreaker."
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Powerbreaker · A Greenbrook Electrical Brand · Est. 1975 · T: 01279 772 772