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Yes. But by constantly throwing the breaker handle back and forth will eventually loosen the mechanical parts inside the breaker to the point where the breaker will fail. There are breakers made for the purpose of switching, usually used in big warehouses to shut off banks of lights. The price of one breaker is probably equal to the price of about 10 standard light switches.
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What do relay and circuit breakers use?
No. A relay is an electric switch and a circuit breaker is an overcurrent device.
What is the part of a circuit the closes or opens the circuit?
Generally a circuit breaker (like a light switch) But I guess you could use a resistor of the right resistance If you are talking about the circuit breaker there is an electromagnetic coil in it which get magnetized on a specific amount of current and breaks the circuit
What device protects an electrical circuit?
An example of a circuit protection device is a fuse. Another example is a circuit breaker.
What might cause a breaker to trip when switching on a light when resetting the breaker and checking the fuse doesn't restore power to one circuit?
Overloaded circuit, short in circuit, or defective switch.
Can a Circuit breaker be used as a Switch?
Yes a circuit breaker is a switch but it should not be used as a switch. The continuous turning off and on of a breaker weakens the internal mechanism and reduces the tripping value of the breaker. There is in the marketplace breakers that are designed to be used as switches. These are usually used in large warehouses where the lights are turned on in the morning and shut off at night. Using these specifically designed breakers for switches does not wear out the tripping mechanism or reduce the tripping value. <<>> A circuit breaker can be used as a switch, although in most cases there are less expensive switches you can use.
Is the circuit where is the is the circuit where is the circuit breaker for the?
The circuit breaker for the headlights is intergrated with the headlight switch.
What is a non auto circuit breaker?
A non-auto circuit breaker is a circuit breaker with the trip element removed. Basically, it is a modified circuit breaker that is now a disconnect switch (glorified disconnect switch).
Is the circuit breaker switch loose in your electrical system?
Is the circuit breaker switch loose in your electrical system?
What circuit breaker will interchange with American Switch Company?
Replacement for American Switch single pole 15 amp circuit breaker
What do relay and circuit breakers use?
No. A relay is an electric switch and a circuit breaker is an overcurrent device.
Where is the headlight circuit breaker on a 1998 Crown Victoria?
the circuit breaker is built into the headlight switch.
Where can you find circuit breaker for headlamps on 1997 jimmy?
The circuit breaker for the headlights is built into the headlight switch.
What is a switch that opens a cuircut when too much current is flowing?
Where I'm from, it's called a "circuit breaker".A circuit breaker.
What device is used for turning a circuit on or off?
Circuit breaker or switch
Where is Headlight circuit breaker 1997 s 10 blazer?
The headlight circuit breaker is intergrated with the headlight switch.
Where is the fuse or circuit breaker for the headlights on a 1994 Sierra 1500?
The circuit breaker for the headlights is intergrated with the headlight switch.
What is switch that automatically opens if the current is too high?
Where I'm from, it's called a "circuit breaker".A circuit breaker.
