Most designers have a pretty good idea of what a circuit breaker is and what it does; if you need a refresher, here’s a quick definition: A circuit breaker is an automatically operated electrical ...

In solar PV systems, circuit breaker selection is something that is easily overlooked and time should be taken to select the correct solution. If the circuit breaker is not appropriate, it will cause ...

We all know about delay curves for circuit breakers, but there are many secondary characteristics that can add value to a particular application. Design engineers need to be conscious of these ...

Again, in the case of air conditioners, we don't need to match up the size of the circuit breaker to the wire sizes. To paraphrase from EIOED, this is because air conditioner compressors contain ...

Most people are comforted in knowing their homes are protected from electrical hazards by the circuit breakers located behind the door of a home's load center. These residential circuit breakers ...

Because stationary batteries and 48VDC power systems serve as lifelines for telecommunication networks, the reliability of these systems is of the utmost importance. Many system designers rely on ...

I'm looking to add a ~5A in-line fuse to a 24VAC transformer (which is connected to thermostats & HVAC components). My local Radio Shack has fuses rated for 240V, and 12VDC fuses for cars. Will a 5A ...