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by game masta on June 12th, 2006

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What is the function of a circuit breaker?

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  • by KCTrey on June 14th, 2006

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    Circuit breakers are used to protect an electrical circuit from overloading or short-circuiting. This prevents damage to equipment and wiring, as well as reducing the risk of fire.

    When a circuit breaker detects an electrical current higher than the limit it is designed to handle, the breaker opens the circuit, meaning that no electricity can pass.

    For further reading, and great details on all of the types of circuit breakers, check out the Wikipedia page here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circuit_breaker

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