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A circuit breaker is an automatically operated electrical switch designed to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overload or short circuit. Its basic function is to detect a fault condition and interrupt current flow. Unlike a fuse, which operates once and then must be replaced, a circuit breaker can be reset (either manually or au...
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(from the article `electromagnet`) A relay is a device in which the solenoid principle is applied to opening and closing light-current electrical circuits. The same device applied in ... ...large appliances, ceiling-mounted non-incandescent lighting, and heavy machinery. Each voltage pair has a separate distribution system of wiring ......
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A device used to interrupt or break an electrical circuit when an overload condition exists and so to protect electrical equipment. A circuit breaker is usually installed in the positive circuit.
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A device now often used in place of a fuse to protect electrical equipment from damage when the current exceeds a desired value, as in short-circuiting. The circuit breaker opens the circuit automatically, usually by means of a coil that separates contacts when the current reaches a certain value. O...
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A protective device which automatically opens an electrical circuit when it is overloaded.
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Simple switch-like device which automatically opens a circuit when the rated current is exceeded as in the case of a short circuit.
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A type of electrical fuse, which does not use a replaceable piece of fuse wire. Can be reset simply by operating a switch.
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A procedure that temporarily halts trading on all US stock markets for one hour when the Dow Jones Industrial Average falls 250 points or more within a trading day. The pause is designed to allow time for the markets to absorb the news that precipitated the decline. Should the average fall another 150 points within the same day, trading would again...
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A defensive regulation which some stock exchanges have to limit the damage of a sharp fall in... <a target=_blank href='http://www.finance-glossary.com/terms/circuit-breaker.htm?id=1627&ginPtrCode=00000&PopupMode=false' title='Read full definition of circuit breaker'>more</a>
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- A device which looks like a switch and is usually located inside the electrical breaker panel or circuit breaker box. It is designed to (1) shut of the power to portions or all of the house and (2) to limit the amount of power flowing through a circuit (measured in amperes). 110 volt household circuits require a fuse or circuit breaker with a rat...
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A device which looks like a switch and is usually located inside the electrical panel or circuit breaker box. It is designed to (1) shut of the power to portions or all of the house and (2) to limit the amount of power flowing through a circuit (measured in amperes). '110' volt household circuits require a fuse or circuit breaker with a rating of 1...
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It is a safety switch that automatically cuts off the current when there is an overland.
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A device that can be used to manually open or close a circuit, and to automatically open a circuit at a predetermined level of over current without damage to itself.
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A switch in the electrical panel that shuts off power to certain parts of the building.
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A device which looks like a switch and is usually located inside the electrical breaker panel or circuit breaker box. It is designed to (1) shut of the power and (2) to limit the amount of power flowing through a circuit (measured in amperes). 110 volt household circuits require a fuse or circuit breaker with a rating of 15 or a maximum of 20 amps....
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[Components] see Fuse
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A protective device used to open a circuit when current exceeds a maximum value. In effect a reusable fuse.
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breaker noun a device that trips like a switch and opens the circuit when overloaded
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A procedure that temporarily halts trading on all U.S. stock markets for one hour when the Dow Jones Industrial Average falls 250 points or more within a trading day. The pause is designed to allow time for the markets to absorb the news that precipitated the decline. Should the average fall another 150 points within the same day, trading would aga...
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An electrical switch that automatically breaks a circuit if the current through it is higher than it
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A device which looks like a switch and is usually located inside the electrical breaker panel or cir
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A device used to interrupt or break an electrical circuit when an overload condition exists; usually installed in the positive circuit; used to protect electrical equipment.
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A device which looks like a switch and is usually located inside the electrical breaker panel or circuit breaker box. It is designed to (1) shut of the power to portions or all of the house and (2) to limit the amount of power flowing through a circuit (measured in amperes). 110 volt household circuits require a fuse or circuit breaker with a ratin...
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Also calleda device for interrupting an electric circuit to prevent excessive current, as that caused by a short circuit, from damaging the apparatus in the circuit or from causing a fire. · any property-tax relief measure that reduces or limits property taxes for certain eligible taxpayers, as those with low income or the elderly.
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