RCCB Breaker Price in Pakistan: How It Protects From Shock, 30 mA Ratings, 2 and 4 Pole Types and Brand Ranges
RCCB breaker price in Pakistan runs from about PKR 4,500 for a basic 2 pole unit to over PKR 13,000 for a premium brand, depending on rating and sensitivity. An RCCB, also called an RCD, ELCB or residual current breaker, trips in a fraction of a second when current leaks to earth, for example through a person, which makes it the best protection against electric shock. This page explains how it works, the sensitivity ratings, indicative rates and where to fit one. Panel work should be done by a licensed electrician. Pair it with MCBs in the distribution board.
How an RCCB protects you
An RCCB compares the current in the live and neutral wires. If some current leaks to earth, the two no longer match, and the device opens the circuit. This happens fast enough to prevent a harmful shock. It does not replace an MCB, because an RCCB does not protect against overload unless it is combined with an MCB.
Sensitivity: 30 mA and 300 mA
Sensitivity is the leakage current at which it trips. A 30 mA RCCB protects people and is used for sockets, bathrooms and kitchens. A 100 or 300 mA RCCB protects against fire from leakage and is used at the main incomer. Many homes fit a 30 mA RCCB on socket circuits and keep a higher rating at the main.
RCCB breaker price in Pakistan
Rates depend on poles, current rating, sensitivity and brand. The ranges below are indicative retail figures.
| Item | Indicative range |
|---|---|
| 2 pole RCCB, 25 to 40 A, Himel class | From about PKR 4,500 |
| 2 pole RCCB, 40 A, 300 mA, Schneider Domae class | About PKR 5,250 |
| RCCB, Schneider Electric | From about PKR 12,000 |
| RCCB, ABB | From about PKR 13,200 |
| 4 pole RCCB, 63 A, mid brands | PKR 8,000 - 20,000 |
Prices move with brand, model, size and stock. Use these ranges to judge a quote, then compare the exact model and what is included.
2 pole and 4 pole RCCB
A 2 pole RCCB suits a single-phase home supply. A 4 pole RCCB suits three-phase supplies in shops and workshops. The current rating, such as 25, 40 or 63 A, should be at least the combined rating of the circuits it protects.
Where to fit RCCBs in a home
- Socket circuits. Where appliances and extension leads are plugged in.
- Bathrooms and kitchens. Wet areas where shock risk is higher.
- Outdoor points. Lawn lights, mist fans and garden sockets.
- Water pump and geyser lines. Where leakage can occur.
Testing your RCCB
Press the test button every month. The breaker should trip at once. If it does not, replace it, because it is no longer protecting you. After testing, switch it back on. A breaker that trips without a reason may point to leakage in a wire or an appliance, which an electrician should trace.
RCCB or RCBO
An RCBO combines an RCCB and an MCB in one unit, so a single device protects a circuit against leakage, overload and short circuit. It costs more per circuit but keeps a fault limited to one circuit. A separate RCCB protects a group of circuits, which is cheaper.
Buying tips
Choose a known brand, check the sensitivity and the rating on the label, and match the poles to your supply. See our circuit breaker brands guide for brand tiers. Genuine units are clearly marked, and the test button works smoothly. Panel work should be done by a licensed electrician.
Frequently Asked Questions
A basic 2 pole RCCB costs from about PKR 4,500 to 6,000, with Schneider Electric from about PKR 12,000 and ABB from about PKR 13,200. Four pole units and higher ratings cost more, depending on brand, sensitivity and the seller.
RCCB and RCD are names for the same residual current device that trips on leakage current. ELCB is an older term that sometimes means a different design. For home safety, a modern 30 mA RCCB or RCD is the standard choice.
Yes, they protect against different things. An MCB protects wires from overload and short circuit. An RCCB protects people from shock and fire caused by leakage. A good board uses both, or an RCBO that combines the two. Many homes in Pakistan still have no RCCB, so fitting one is among the cheapest safety upgrades you can make.
Use 30 mA for circuits where people may touch appliances, such as sockets, bathrooms and kitchens. Use a higher rating, like 100 or 300 mA, at the main for fire protection. An electrician can choose the layout for your home.
Press the test button about once a month. The breaker should trip at once. If it does not, replace it. A tripped RCCB that will not reset can mean a leakage fault, which an electrician should find. Make it a habit, for example on the first day of each month, so a failed unit is replaced before a fault happens.
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