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No, the three individual poles of a three phase circuit breaker are not electrically connected to each other. If they were, a fault would develop internal to the breaker.

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What will happen if a phase and neutral test by a mutimeter shows continuity?

If the test shows that there is a continuity between the phase leg and the neutral with no load connected, then that circuit should not be energized. If the circuit was energized then the fuse or breaker protecting that leg will trip the circuit open.


What is circuit breaker handling trolley?

handling the circuit breaker


Were is the platinum in a circuit breaker?

There isn't, the contacts in a circuit breaker are plated with silver.


What must you know before you change a circuit breaker?

Before you change a circuit breaker it has to be established that the breaker is at fault and not some other part of the circuit.


What is a difference between 10KA and 22KA circuit breakers?

The previous answer is incorrect, and I would advise that user to not give out information if they are going to give completely misguided information. The interrupting rating of a breaker is the maximum current that the breaker is designed to handle, at the breaker's rated voltage, before damage will occur to the breaker. A breaker will trip at FAR LESS than the interrupting rating, but it is extremely dangerous to expose the breaker to any situation where it will have more than the rated interruption current. the breaker is designed for. The reason some breakers are rated at 22kA instead of 10kA is because they typically have far larger conductors hooked up to them, so with the lowered impedance on the circuit there is more of a chance for the breaker to experience a higher fault current at the breaker. So electricians install 22kA breakers to handle the higher "available fault current."

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Where is the Circuit breaker located on 2000 Ford Windstar and how do you test it to see if it needs replacing?

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How can you determine if a fuse is blown in a circuit breaker?

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How can I test a high limit switch?

To test a high limit switch, you can use a multimeter to check for continuity. Disconnect the switch from the circuit and set the multimeter to the continuity setting. Touch the probes to the terminals of the switch and if there is continuity, the switch is working. If there is no continuity, the switch may be faulty and needs to be replaced.


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How do you tell if a wire is shorted out?

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