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An open circuit is a kind of electric circuit in which the path that the electrons follow cannot be completed because of an open gap that they cannot flow through.
An open circuit is a circuit where the load resistance has been removed and replaced with an open, meaning there is no electrical connection between the two sides of the circuit.

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Can all circuit breakers interrupt large fault currents?

All Circuit Breakers have a current rating and a FAULT current rating. The current rating refers to the current at which the circuit breaker is designed to 'break' the circuit and this is generally shown in Amperes (A). FAULT current rating is generally alot higher rating and is therefor shown in kilo Amperes (kA). This kA rating refers to the amount of current which a circuit breaker is designed to handle under fault conditions and can still maintain operation and 'break' contact. Most household circuit breakers are around 7.5 kA, so any fault over 7,500 Amperes could potentially damage the circuit breaker contacts to the point which it can not open the circuit. Larger fault ratings are found in larger applications such as MCC's on plants, minesites or power stations.


A GFCI device in a breaker is intended to?

A GFCI device in a breaker is intended to trip the breaker open when a ground fault is sensed in the circuit that the breaker is protecting.


What is the GFCI?

The Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) is an electrical device designed to protect against electric shock by quickly cutting off power to a circuit if it detects a ground fault, such as current leakage. It is commonly used in areas where water and electricity may come into contact, such as bathrooms, kitchens, and outdoor outlets.


What is through a discontinuous circuit which no current can flow?

meaning that the current from your power source doesn't return to the positive end (electricity flows from - negative, to + positive)


What does plug key open mean in electric circuit?

When a plug key is open , the circuit is incomplete and is call open circuit.. To be continued..

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What is open on fault?

There are isolation devices (Circuit breakers) meant to cut off or OPEN automatically when a fault occurs. The breaker has "opened" on fault.


Can a varistor be used as a circuit protection device?

No, a circuit protection device must open the circuit on a fault current or overload.


What does fuel pump relay primary circuit fault mean?

There could be a short to ground circuit . The fuel pump control circuit may also be sticking open which would also cause this fault.


What is the earth wire inside a plug for?

This wire provides a low impedance return path to the distribution panel in case of a circuit fault. This direct fault current path will trip the circuit's breaker and open the circuit.


What is trouble code 35 on a 1994 jeep wrangler?

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What is a breaker and what is it used for?

An electrical breaker is a safety device used to open a circuit that has an electrical fault on it.


How does an open circuit occur?

An open circuit does not work. You need to have a complete circuit for the electrical current to flow back to its source. For example: An open circuit occurs when a series fuse blows or a connector is unplugged.


Fault code p1775 jaguar xjr mean?

P1775 is oxygen senson open circuit. Craig


What is the fault code p2008 for a 2003 ford ranger?

Intake runner control circuit open b1


What is likely to happen if one rotating diode fills and become open circuit?

If this is a question about a flywheel diode, it is there to prevent excessive voltage buildup when an electronic swich is opened, so if it is not working (open circuit) there is a chance of a further fault developing in the circuit.


What is a break in a circuit?

It is a fuse or a breaker. The wire inside the fuse will burn out and will need to be replaced once the fault has be corrected. A breaker is designed to click open, so breaking the circuit.


I have a Code 41 for your 1995 Nissan Pickup what do you need to do?

Code 41 is an "air temperature sensor" fault. (KA24E Engines only). Check the circuit for "open circuit" or "shorted circuit" first. Change sensor.