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Oil circuit breakers are the type of breaker that uses oil as an insulation medium for arc extinction. It is one of the oldest breakers that has its contacts inside the oil. When a fault arises, the contact opens through the help of the insulating oil, and an arc stuck in between them. Types of … Read more

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 lines. Sulfur hexafluoride gas has strong electronegativity and insulating properties, making them a better option than air and oil circuit breakers. Advantages … 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

Although we have a different types of circuit breakers, they do the same work. A circuit breaker protects our appliances from short circuit, ground faults and power surge. It prevents electric shock and also protects our wiring system from a fire outbreak. Below are the different breakers we have. Types of circuit breakers Various kinds … Read more

Most times when there is a power surge, or circuit overload in our homes, the circuit breaker or fuse trips to protect our appliances. Circuit breakers play some vital roles ranging from circuit protection, load isolation, and safeguarding our appliances. It is a must-have in our various houses. In this article, you will get to … Read more