How to wire a home distribution board? MCB name plate details
House wiring is simple and easy if we know some basics about the MCB. The name plate details on the MCB will give most of the required information without going through the datasheet.
In this video, the important details about the MCB which everyone should know is explained clearly.
Single phase electrical wiring installation at home
The main distribution board in our house receives the power from the utility pole. the main parts of the distribution unit are
minimature circuit breaker (MCB),
RCCB- residual current circuit breaker,
isolator
There are different types of MCB depending upon the tripping characteristics.
Type A, Type B, Type C, Type D, Type K, Type Z.
Out of all these types Class B, Class C, Class D are widely used.
Type B and Type C is preferred for residential purpose and small commercial units while type D is used in industries with x ray machines and industries with large motors.
Depending upon the number of poles,
MCBs are classified as
Single pole (SP) MCB
double pole (DP) MCB
Triple pole (TP) MCB
Four pole MCB
How to identify the terminals of MCB?
Polarized and non polarized breaker
Bidirectional breakers
How to choose MCB for a particular load?
MCB selection criteria
Graphical symbol used in various circuit breakers
What do you mean energy class in MCB?
What is meant by short circuit current in MCB name plate details?
RCCB is a current sensing device which is used to protect us from the earth fault and electric shock.
By understanding the basic components used in home wiring, we may clearly understand about the main distribution panel at home. we need not rely on electrician for every simple tripping of our breaker.
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