15 amp breakers are used to protect light bulbs and small appliances from faulty electrical currents. They are common in bedrooms and living rooms, usually on a 15-amp circuit. 15 Amp devices protect smaller appliances from overcurrent and short circuits. If you want to install the device in your home, make sure you know how to … Read more
When you need to run an electrical load, you turn to your breaker box for help. These protective devices have been around since the invention of electricity. But while they might look like a no-brain device, understanding how they work and how to choose a compatible breaker for a rated load makes you a better … Read more
30 amp breakers are used to protect the circuit and appliances from overload, power surge, and electrical hazards. Different appliances require a different amp of breakers for protection. And the higher the device or equipment, the higher the protective device it needs. Circuit breakers come in different ratting and amperage such as 3A, 5A, 15A, … Read more
A motor protection circuit breaker (MPCB) is a type of circuit breaker used to protect electric motors from overload and short circuits. It is a device that offers protection to electrical equipment. MPCBs are UL listed as circuit breakers and verified as motor overload relays. They are used on starter applications with a contactor to … Read more
Just like other breakers, the square D QO breakers protect appliances from over-current and short circuits. It controls the flow of electricity and also cuts off faulty currents that can threaten the safety of the circuit. Circuit breakers come in different types and sizes, but they do similar work, which is circuit protection and prevention … Read more
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 Bad GFCI Wrong connection Tripped breaker. But if the GFCI trips every time you reset it, there is a ground fault along the … Read more
GFCIs protect you from electric shock. If your own continues to trip, call an electrician to find the source of the problem. A ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) trips when it detects a ground fault, or leakage of currents even as little as 5mA between the hot wire and the ground. When the gfci detects … Read more
Ever since introducing the ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI outlet) in 1973, deaths from electrical shock have reduced by 83%. What does a GFCI Outlet do? The GFCI is a fast-acting circuit breaker that interrupts power once there is a ground fault. It monitors the input and output current from the electrical system and if … Read more
A circuit breaker can trip with little or no load for many reasons, such as circuit overload, grounds fault, short circuit, and a bad circuit breaker. You will need to confirm from a professional electrician that your breaker is bad before changing it. In this article, you will learn the signs of a faulty circuit … 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