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2011/07/31 at 7:50 pm
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Ally Kanyondo
Participant
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