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Circuit breaker withstand ratings and overload conditions

These are two elementary characteristics inherent to any circuit breaker. If you get the trip rating right, but neglect one of these, you’ll be all washed up . . . . Continue reading “Circuit breaker withstand ratings and overload conditions” →

Posted on December 11, 2014 by John LivingstonPosted in Sizing BreakersTagged circuit breaker, overload condition, withstand current rating

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