What is Type C breaker?

Type C circuit breakers are used for more powerful electrical devices where any surges are likely to be higher – typically commercial and industrial environments. They are designed to trip at currents between five and ten times their rated load. Good examples include smaller electric motors and fluorescent lighting.

What is the difference between a type C and a type D miniature circuit breaker?

Type C devices are designed to trip at 5-10 times In (50-100A for a 10A device). Type D devices are designed to trip at 10-20 times In (100-200A for a 10A device).

What are Type C Mcbs used for?

C-Curve MCB ‘C’ Curve MCB is used for the protection of circuits with equipment that cause surge current i.e. low-HP motors used for air-conditioners, small mono block and submersible pumps with mainly Inductive Load.

Where would you use a Type C circuit breaker?

Type C Miniature Circuit Breakers These are used with inductive loads like motors, fans, transformers, etc. where have a chance of sudden current rush or surges.

What is C10 in MCB?

Catalog Description: S801N-C10 High Performance MCB. Long Description: The S801N-C10 is a 1-pole High Performance Circuit breaker with C-characteristic, with cage terminal and a rated current of 10 A. It is a current limiting device with a maximum breaking capacity of 36kA at 240/415V.

What does C16 mean on circuit breaker?

The S801N-C16 is a 1-pole High Performance Circuit breaker with C-characteristic, with cage terminal and a rated current of 16 A. It is a current limiting device with a maximum breaking capacity of 36kA at 240/415V. It can be used for voltages up to 400/690V and in DC as well.

Can you use type C RCBO in domestic?

C type MCBs/RCBOs require a lower earth loop impedance than B types. Most domestic lighting circuits already comply (though of course a check should be made) ring finals may not have a sufficiently low Ze.

Can I put Type C MCB in house?

Since this type is highly sensitive to short circuit, it is better suited for semiconductor devices. Next, type B, which trips off when the current flow is 3-5 times the actual flow and finds a use for cable protection. The best-suited type of MCB for domestic appliances, where the current load is medium, is type C.

What is meaning of C curve in MCB?

C Curve means the MCB trips between 5-10 times full load current. It is used in commercial/industrial applications where there is greater chances of higher short circuit currents e.g. mainly inductive loads , fluorescent lighting. D Curve means the MCB trips between 10-14 times full load current.

What is C and B in MCB?

B Curve means the MCB trips between 3-5 times full load current. It is mainly used in residential applications where loads are resistive e.g. lighting fixtures, domestic appliances with low surge Levels. C Curve means the MCB trips between 5-10 times full load current.

What is B16 in MCB?

The GE Circuit Breaker B16 is used to control and protect the electrical panel. It also controls and protects the other devices from overflowing of electrical power.