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Circuit Breaker

  • Two styles are available: Push button (less common) and toggle.
  • Breakers can be single, double or thin.
  • Contains a bi-metal strip that breaks the circuit when a current exceeds a predetermined rating.
  • A breaker indicates a broken circuit when the switch is in the mid-point, or tripped, position.
  • Reset the circuit breaker after correcting the overload problem. Switch it to the off position, then to the on position.
  • Another type of circuit breaker is a screw-in type that looks similar to a fuse, but has a button on the top. The button pops out when the circuit is broken.
 

Related FAQs

  1. I have a circuit breaker that tripped. Is this dangerous?
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  4. Is it all right to replace fuse or circuit breaker with a larger one to prevent them from blowing or tripping?
  5. Can I add additional outlets to an existing circuit?
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