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3. High-rupturing-capacity
fuses (H.R.C) – this type of
fuse is similar to the cartridge
fuse and is normally found
protecting motor circuits and
industrial wiring installations.
Circuit breakers - A circuit breaker
is a mechanical device that is
designed to make or break a circuit
under normal and abnormal
conditions. They can be reset.
There are two types of circuit
breakers:
1. thermal
2. magnetic
Operation
ELCB
FUSING _ CURRENT
FUSING _ FACTOR
CURRENT _ RATING
FUSE ELEMENT – part of the fuse
designed to melt from passing too
much current.
CURRENT RATING – the
maximum current that a fuse will
carry without blowing the fuse. Eg.
5A, 10A, 15A etc.
FUSING CURRENT – the
maximum current that will blow the
fuse.
FUSING FACTOR – the ratio of the
fusing current to the current rating.
SHORT CIRCUITS - when a closed
electrical path exists where it should
not be.
When an electrical short circuit
occurs, a high current will flow in
the circuit for as long as it takes for
the circuit breaker to trip to OFF or
for the fuse to blow.
Dangers of Short Circuits:
- It can cause wires to overheat and
catch fire
- If you are working with batteries,
it can cause the batteries to
explode.
OPEN CIRCUITS –
1. An open circuit is a fault
that cuts off current flow in
a circuit.
2. When a closed path
becomes open.
OVERLOADS – When the current
or voltage in a circuit exceeds the
rating of the circuit.
EARTH FAULT – When excessive
current flows in a circuit due to a
connection between live parts and
earth.
CONSUMER PANEL
The key to this photo is..
A: Neutral terminal block for the main isolating switch side of the unit.