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Difference between MCB and RCBO

MCB – Miniature Circuit Breaker and RCBO – Residual Current Circuit Breaker with Overload Protection are circuit protection devices. These devices are commonly used in low-voltage power distribution and can be seen in distribution boards in homes, offices, commercial buildings, etc. Difference between MCB and RCBO MCB – Miniature Circuit Breaker RCBO -Residual Current Circuit … Read more

What is meant by stalling of motor?

Motor stalling is a condition in which a motor stops rotating even when there is sufficient voltage at its terminals. This condition occurs when the torque required by the load is more than the maximum torque (Breakdown torque) that can be generated by the motor. At this condition, the motor drains the maximum current and … Read more

Difference between MPCB and MCCB

Motor Protection Circuit Breakers and Moulded Case Circuit Breakers and are devices used to open and close a circuit manually and interrupt the circuit automatically on the occurrence of faults. MPCB and MCCB are used to protect against overload and short circuits. The application of Motor Protection Circuit Breaker is entirely different from that of … Read more

Difference between RCCB and RCBO

RCCBs and RCBO are residual current protection devices. Residual current protection is achieved by monitoring the flow of current in the line and neutral. In a healthy circuit, the current flow through the line will be equal to the return flow in the neutral. In the case of any abnormalities, this return flow may not … Read more

What will happen if a DC voltage is applied to a transformer coil?

This is a quite common question asked by many. In fact, it is necessary to know why we don’t apply DC voltage to a transformer coil. You may come across the same question during interviews too. This article can help you clear your query. Well! Here is the answer: Before explaining what will happen if a … Read more

Difference between MCCB and RCCB

Difference between MCCB and RCCB MCCBs and RCCBs are circuit protection devices with two different application. When the former protect against overload and short circuit, the later protects against Residual currents and electric shock. MCCB- Molded Case Circuit Breakers Moulded Case Circuit Breakers protect against overcurrent and short-circuits only unless otherwise, they have inbuilt residual protection. MCCBs trip as … Read more

Difference between contactor and relay

Contactors and relays are electrically operated switches used for the control and switching of loads. The difference between them primarily lies in the load current that they can handle, where they are used, and how they are used in a circuit. This article can give you a clear picture of the difference between contactor and … Read more

What is Comb Busbar?

Comb busbar is one of the most basic switch gear instruments. The main purpose of a comb busbar is to distribute power to switch gear components such as MCBs. There are two types of comp busbar viz, single phase comp busbar and three phase comb busbar. It can be found in small distribution boards that you … Read more

What is ammeter selector switch?

Ammeter selector switch is basically a normal three position switch. In large Electrical distribution panels, an ammeter is used to monitor the current through each line.

Difference between volts and watts

Volts and watts are two of the most common and key terms in the field of Electrical and Electronics Engineering. Most of the times these terms confuse the newbie or those who have just started learning Electrical sciences. Even though these two terms sounds alike, they are different from each other. Here is a simple … Read more