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Electrical Circuit Breaker Working Principal Operation & Types

What is Circuit Breaker? Electrical circuit breaker is a switching device which can be operated manually or automatically for controlling and protection of electrical power system respectively, it is a mechanical switching device, capable of making, carrying and breaking currents under normal circuit conditions. Circuit breaker is also capable of making and carrying for a… Read More »

ELCB Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker

What is an ELCB? An Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) is a safety device used in electrical installations with high earth impedance to prevent shock. It detects small stray voltages on the metal enclosures of electrical equipment, and interrupts the circuit if a dangerous voltage is detected. Once widely used, more recent installations instead use… Read More »