circuit breaker

A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) trips when there is leakage of current. If your GFCI won’t reset after tripping, it could be because: There is no power supply to the receptacle GFCI has gone bad Wrong connection Power turned off by the circuit breaker. But if the GFCI trips every time you reset it, … Read more

GFCI’s protect you from electric shock. If your own continues to trip, call an electrician for troubleshooting and repairs. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) trips when it senses a ground fault, or leakage of currents even as little as 5mA between the hot wire and the ground. When the breaker senses the current leakage, … Read more

Ever since introducing a ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI outlet) in 1973, deaths from electrical shock have reduced by 83%. The GFCI outlet or residual current drive (RCD) is a fast-acting circuit breaker that shuts off power once it senses a ground fault. The receptacle works by comparing the input and output current from electrical appliances. When … Read more

When a circuit breaker keeps tripping with little or no load, many things can be responsible. These include: Circuit overload Ground fault short circuit Bad circuit breaker. But if you have confirmed from an electrician that your breaker is bad, replacing it is quite easy. In this article, you will learn how to replace a … Read more

A molded case circuit breaker (MCCB) is a type of breaker that protects electrical circuits from overcurrents arising from circuit overload, short circuits, or faulty wiring. They are almost the same as the Miniature circuit breaker (MCB) as they do the same work. However, MCCB is more advanced. It has a higher current rating of … Read more

A miniature circuit breaker is an automatic switch that protects an electrical circuit from overcurrents or power surge. It is a protective device that trips when there is a fault current on a circuit. The term overcurrent refers to a faulty current that arises from short circuits, faulty wiring, and circuit overload. Both fuse and … Read more

An oil circuit breaker is a type of breaker that uses oil as a dielectric or insulation medium for arc extinction. It is one of the oldest breakers that has its contact inside the oil. The switchgear has fixed and moving contact, which helps in circuit protection, both in substations and in transformers Each time … Read more

The SF6 circuit breaker is an extinguisher that uses sulfur hexafluoride gas to cool and quench the arc. It is the type of circuit breaker used to protect electrical grids, power stations, and distribution systems. Sulfur hexafluoride gas has strong electronegativity and insulating properties, making them a better option than air and oil circuit breakers. … Read more

A circuit breaker (safety switch) can go bad, and their common signs include: Burning smell from the circuit breaker box Burned parts Tripping light Circuit breaker hot to touch Damaged parts, for example, the switch. But before concluding that your circuit breaker is bad, there are other factors that can also cause your breaker panel … Read more

My circuit breaker keeps tripping with nothing plugged in. What could be the cause? You are not alone, Many people have experienced power tripping. A tripping breaker can be a sign of circuit overload, overcurrents, short circuits, or other minor problems. If one of your breakers keeps tripping with or without load, unplug the device … Read more