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How can one stop a portable AC unit from shutting off the circuit breaker?
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∙ 11y ago
Don't overload it.
Your circuit may not be large enough. If it is 15 amps at 110 volts I'd bet that's it. If it shares a circuit with lights or other equipment that may be a major factor also.
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What could stop the flow if there is too much electric current?
circuit breaker or fuse
Can a circuit breaker be reset and used again?
A circuit break will reset until it mechanically breaks down. What you should be looking at is why is the breaker tripping all the time. A breaker is a safety device that stop current from overloading the wire that it is protecting. When the breaker trips check and find out what other devices have stopped working. Total up the wattages. If the total is above 1500 watts then something is going to have to be disconnected on that circuit.
How does a circuit breaker operate?
A circuit breaker can be magnetic; the higher the current is the stronger the magnetic field will be, if the magnetic field gets strong enough it will pull open the circuit. A circuit breaker can also be thermal; as current travels through the circuit heat is generated (higher current = more heat), in the breaker there is two different kinds of metal bonded together, each will expand and contract at different rates, since they are bonded together they will bend and trip the circuit open. A circuit breaker can be a combination of magnetic and thermal.
What safety devices that stop the flow of electric currents?
There are two types. A fuse is a piece of wire that is thinner than the circuit it is placed in series with. Any excessive current causes the fuse to melt and this cuts off the power. The fusing current is somewhat unpredictable. A circuit-breaker is a resettable device that can be set to interrupt the supply at a fixed amount of current.
What is the anti-pumping scheme of Circuit breaker?
in order to stop the repetitive closure of the circuit breakers, anti pumping relay scheme is used. i.e suppose that an operator gives a close command to the breaker(via some switch), now the fault occurs, the breaker would tend to clear the fault and open the contacts.But since the operator has given the close command, it would cause closing of breaker again and again.. so anti pumping relay is used to ensure that this does not happen!
Will a circuit breaker give off less amperage?
A circuit breaker does not give off amperage. A circuit breaker allows a flow of current up to the rating of the breaker. Any current higher than that of the breaker's rating will open the breaker's contacts and stop the flow of current.
Can a circuit breaker be locked in the on position to stop inadvertent switch offs?
No, this isn't necessary. The circuit breaker protects your home by avoiding an overcharging caused by a short-circuit. It's advisable blocking the access to the breaker.
What could stop the flow if there is too much electric current?
circuit breaker or fuse
What is a circuit breaker for?
The circuit breaker obviously breaks the circuit but only in an attempt to stop a surge of electricity going through your house and possibly hurting you if you're using an appliance, or popping light bulbs and most likely starting a fire.
Can a circuit breaker be reset and used again?
A circuit break will reset until it mechanically breaks down. What you should be looking at is why is the breaker tripping all the time. A breaker is a safety device that stop current from overloading the wire that it is protecting. When the breaker trips check and find out what other devices have stopped working. Total up the wattages. If the total is above 1500 watts then something is going to have to be disconnected on that circuit.
Why has your 3500 Honda single phase stop generating?
First check the obvious. See if the circuit breaker has been tripped.
How does a circuit breaker operate?
A circuit breaker can be magnetic; the higher the current is the stronger the magnetic field will be, if the magnetic field gets strong enough it will pull open the circuit. A circuit breaker can also be thermal; as current travels through the circuit heat is generated (higher current = more heat), in the breaker there is two different kinds of metal bonded together, each will expand and contract at different rates, since they are bonded together they will bend and trip the circuit open. A circuit breaker can be a combination of magnetic and thermal.
Is it better to have a high or low resistance across a circuit breaker?
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Why does the heater blower randomly stop blowing air in your 1999 Jeep Grand Cherokee V8?
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