Safety is the number one concern for many people when choosing the right type of appliance for their home or office. When the power fluctuates or the current is too high, the circuit may be damaged, resulting in an overload or short circuit. Therefore, it is essential to include equipment as a safety factor to protect electrical equipment/circuits from overcurrent. Fuses were one of the most popular devices used to protect electrical circuits in the early days. A fuse is made from a metal wire or strip that melts when current flows, stopping or interrupting the flow of current.
However, in recent years fuses have been replaced by a more efficient and compact electronic device called MCB – Miniature Circuit Breaker. This blog explains in detail what MCBs are miniature circuit breakers and what they are for.
A miniature circuit breaker (MCB) is an electromechanical device that protects a circuit from overcurrent. In the past, we have used fuses to prevent overcurrent. The premise is simple: an overcurrent will physically “blow” the fuse, quickly heating and melting it, breaking the electrical connection and protecting the rest of the circuit.
MCBs improve on this because they tend not to be destroyed by overcurrent and can therefore be reused. MCBs improve on this because they tend not to be destroyed by overcurrent and can therefore be reused. They are also easier to use, have a simple “on/off” to isolate the circuit, and are safer to use and operate because the conductors are encased in plastic. It should be noted that circuit breakers do not protect personnel from electric shock caused by “ground leakage”. RCDs and RCBOs provide this service. Amp, kiloamp, and trip curve are the three main characteristics of a circuit breaker.
Working with circuit breakers is fairly safe and restores power quickly. MCB – miniature circuit breaker – can be quickly reset and does not require further maintenance. The MCB works with a bimetal concept to protect against solenoid overload and short circuit currents.
The MCB trip curve determines the type of MCB to be used with certain appliances or equipment. ICDs are divided into six categories:
When a continuous overcurrent flows through the MCB, the bimetal heats up and bends. When the bimetallic strip is deflected, the mechanical latch is released. Since this mechanical latch is attached to the operating mechanism, it opens the contacts of the miniature circuit breaker and closes the circuit breaker, effectively interrupting the flow of current in the circuit. The MCB must be manually opened to restore current. These mechanisms prevent failures caused by overcurrent, overload and short circuit.
All our homes, offices and other buildings are now equipped with circuit breakers to protect against short circuits and other electrical incidents. If you are looking to install an MCB in your home, you should look to a reliable electrical supplier to help you get the most out of your investment.
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Post time: Oct-28-2022