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Description : Explain MCB and ELCB with connection diagram supplying single phase load. 

Last Answer : OR OR Explanation: * MCB provides short circuit protection. * MCB provides overload protection * ELCB provides earth fault protection. * MCB is in series with ... occurs, the ELCB cuts off the power within the time of 0.1 sec. automatically to protect the personnel. 

Description : State function of ELCB.

Last Answer : Functions of ELCB: 1. Provides protection to apparatus by detecting the unsafe magnitudes of leakage currents diverting to earth. 2. Disconnect the supply to the circuit if line to ground ... 3. Provides protection to users by detecting the unsafe magnitudes of leakage currents diverting to earth.

Description : What difference between ELCB and CB ?

Last Answer : Any difference in both indicates the residual current which leaking to earth. ... An MCB(Miniature Circuit Breaker) is used to detect electrical devices and protect them from short circuit where as ELCB (Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker) is used to detect leakages with the intention to avoid shock

Description : State the function of : i) MCCB ii) ELCB iii) MCB iv) Switch. 

Last Answer : i) MCB: Provide short circuit protection & over load protection to electrical loads.  ii) ELCB: Provides protection by detecting the unsafe magnitudes leakage currents flowing to earth and disconnecting ... rating.  iv) Switch: Make and break the electrical connection to the load manually.

Description : State function of starter and ELCB. (Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker)

Last Answer : i) Function of Starter:- 1. To prevent the high starting current OR to minimize the starting current. 2. To give supply failure protection 3. To give over load and short circuit protection ... an installation and cut off the circuit from power supply and avoid electrical shock to the person.

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