Re: High Voltage: circuit breaker is cheaper!

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Ally Kanyondo
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Hi engineers,

 

I recommend the use of circuit breakers instead of fuses due to the following two major reasons:-

1. On heavy short circuits You cannot achieve DISCRIMINATION btn fuses.

2. The current-Time characteristics of a fuse can not be co-related with that of the protected apparatus

 

 

 

Regards