How Fast Do Circuit Breakers Really React?

This Easy guide to circuit breaker operation. What is inside a circuit breaker, what type of faults will operate a circuit breaker, Earth fault? Neutral fault? How long will it take to blow, does it arc? By the end you will know what causes them to blow and what faults it will not work on. What is the Bi-metal strip, what is the coil for, all this and more will be answered including a demonstration of the types of fault on a circuit breaker, slowed down for observation purposes. Hello and welcome to another edition of Sparky Help, this time an easy guide to "electrical breaker" operation, what makes them go bang. We explain "how it works" and demonstrate the internal parts using "slow motion" footage. This video covers what causes a "short circuit" and emphasizes crucial "electrical safety" aspects for your understanding. Please like, share and subscribe, thank you very much.