Unlocking Reliability: A Guide to Low-Voltage Circuit Breaker Maintenance Testing

Cade Patton, MeggerIndustry Topics, Winter 2023 Industry Topics

Circuit breakers in electrical systems play a critical role in ensuring personnel safety, equipment, and systems reliability. These protective devices are designed to interrupt the flow of electrical current in the event of a fault, preventing potential hazards such as electrical fires and equipment damage.  Low-voltage circuit breakers encompass a range of types, including insulated case circuit breakers (ICCBs)/molded case …