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Usually the load center and the breaker have to be of the same manufacturer to operate correctly.
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Can some body show me Electrical circuit diagram of Molded case circuit breakers?
Circuit breakers do not have circuit diagrams. The breakers have an input where the distribution voltage is applied and an output where the load is applied. If you want to know what is inside a breaker, the electrical terminology to use is "shop drawings" of the specific breaker that you need information on.
How does magnetic contactor operate?
explain me about the contactor works with examples. if i want to control a motor with contactor. and how i can use contactor in loops with over load and circuit breakers.
Are easier to use than?
circuit breakers ...fuses
Where do you use double pole circuit breakers?
For 220v circuits
How works oil circuit breakers?
A circuit breaker is a safety device that is put in an electrical circuit. When something fails, or shorts out, the circuit breaker "senses" the excessive current and automatically opens (or breaks) the circuit. They are used in homes, as well as some electrical devices. They are different than a fuse in that a circuit breaker can be reset. A fuse on the other hand, has to be replaced once it opens up. I hope this helps you. for more info, here is a web page about circuit breakers: <a href="http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-a-circuit-breaker.htm">Ciruit breakers</a>
What do relay and circuit breakers use?
No. A relay is an electric switch and a circuit breaker is an overcurrent device.
How do you reset a circuit breaker?
Most automotive circuit breakers reset themselves after they cool off. Some bigger trucks use circuit breakers that are reset manually. They have a button you push in to reset the breaker after it has cooled off.
Fuses are easier to use than circuit breakers?
For a home owner, yes they are.
Are circuit breakers are easier to use than fuses?
For a home owner, yes they are.
Are plug in circuit breakers still legal?
Yes, most home applications use plug in breakers. Bolt in breakers are more expensive and are usually reserved for industrial and commercial use in distribution panels.
Should a 20 amp circuit breaker get warm while in use?
Yes all breakers will get warm when in use. The full load current of the load flows through the device. Class A breakers current trip rating is rated at 40 degrees C. If in ambient temperatures higher that 40 C then the thermal trip rating lowers. Likewise if the ambient temperature becomes lower the trip rating increases. Sometimes breakers have to be rearranged in the electrical panel to keep high current breakers away from each other. The ambient temperature of adjacent breakers will raise a breakers temperature and cause needless tripping.
When would you need to use westinghouse circuit breakers?
You need these types of circuit breakers when using 240 volt power rather than 120 volt. Large appliances such as a dryer require these larger circuit breakers. Other appliances such as stoves and some water heaters also require them.
