Electrical Devices in the Home:
Below is a list that states devices in Perth homes that use electricity and whether they are portable or not. If the device needs a power outlet to work, then it is considered not portable in this list but if it does not need to be plugged in to work, then it is considered portable in this list.
Device
Television
Laptop
Torch
Light Bulb
Clock
Stereo
Air Conditioner
Fridge
Toaster
Phone Charger
Microwave
Tablet
Mobile Phone
Heater
Smoke Detector
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Portable (Y/N)
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
No
No
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
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RCD:
The letters RCD stand for Residual Current Device. They are installed in Perth homes to stop people from being electrocuted and prevent fire from faults in appliances, tools or wiring. This means that they are a safety device. RCD's detect imbalances in an electrical current in the house and immediately cut the power supply if an imbalance is detected.
AC Voltage in Australian Homes:
In Australia, 220 to 240V are supplied to each household.