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31circuit breaker — A device that takes the place of a fixed fuse in an electrical circuit. In the event of an overload, the circuit breaker “pops out” it can be reset by pushing it in. Normally referred to by its short form, CB …
32fuse — lydusis saugiklis statusas T sritis fizika atitikmenys: angl. fuse; fusible cutout vok. Schmelzsicherung, f rus. плавкий предохранитель, m pranc. coupe circuit à fusible, m; fusible, m …
33fuse — fjuËz n. protective device in an electrical circuit which melts under excess voltage and breaks the circuit; cord or tube for igniting an explosive v. combine by melting together; be combined through melting together; unite, combine; be united… …
34circuit breaker — A protective device that will make and break the flow of current when current draw becomes excessive or overloaded. Unlike the fuse, it does not blow out but vibrates on and off thus giving the driver some light to stop by. Also see cutout …
35Earth leakage circuit breaker — An Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) is a safety device used in electrical installations with high earth impedance to prevent shock.PurposeMany electrical installations have a relatively high earth impedance. This may be due to the use of a… …
36blow a fuse — verb a) To cause fuse (or circuit breaker) to sacrifice itself by overloading the circuit it protects. When he learned that his daughter had eloped, he blew a fuse. b) To lose ones temper; to become enraged. Syn: blow a gasket …
37Prospective short circuit current — The prospective short circuit current (PSCC) is the highest electric current which can exist in a particular electrical system under short circuit conditions. It is determined by the voltage and impedance of the supply system. It is of the order… …
38Ring circuit — In electricity supply, a ring final circuit or ring circuit (informally also ring main or just ring) is an electrical wiring technique developed and primarily used in the United Kingdom that provides two independent conductors for live, neutral… …
39Arc-fault circuit interrupter — An arc fault circuit interrupter (AFCI) is a circuit breaker designed to prevent fires by detecting non working electrical arcs and disconnect power before the arc starts a fire. The AFCI should distinguish between a working arc that may occur in …
40Tilt fuse — A tilt fuse is a device usually used in the operation of car bombs and other such detonators, relying on the force of a jerk or similar movement for the triggering of the desired explosion.P.|Wilkinson|137] The tilt fuse is typically a small tube …
