What is difference between single pole and double pole MCB?
What is difference between single pole and double pole MCB?
A single pole breaker is typically used with 120-volt circuits, 15-20 amps. They are constructed with one hot wire and one neutral wire. A double pole breaker is primarily used with a 240-volt circuit, 20-60 amps and consists of two hot wires.
Can I use a double pole breaker as a single pole?
There are two different types of switches: the single pole and the double pole switch. A double pole switch can be used to control light and a fan or 2 lights on separate circuits. It is easy to wire a double pole switch to work as a single pole switch because only one side is used instead of both.
What is a double pole MCB?
A Double Pole MCB is a circuit breaker that can be used for the switching of PHASE and NEUTRAL wires. It has two connecting points at the top, and two at the bottom. The points are to connect the incoming/outgoing phase and neutral wires.
Is a double 30 amp breaker the same as a 60 amp breaker?
A main breaker is the same as any double breaker in the box, except that it supplies power to each busbar. The answer is no if you want to draw 60 Amps off a 30 Amp double breaker.
What is a 15 amp double pole breaker used for?
Double-pole breakers have two hot wires that are connected by a single neutral wire. That means if there’s a short circuit on either of the poles’ hot wires, both trip. These breakers can be used to serve two separate 120-volt circuits or they can serve a single 240-volt circuit, such as your central AC’s circuit.
How many amps is a double pole breaker?
20 to 60 amps
The breakers themselves are relatively narrow and occupy a single slot in the home’s breaker box. Double-pole breakers, on the other hand, are typically rated for 20 to 60 amps and supply 240-volt power to large appliances, like electric dryers and ranges.
How many amps is a double pole 15?
And a 15 amp double breaker would be 7.5 amps on each leg. There is no 10 amp circuit breaker or 7.5 amp breaker made for residential breaker box.
What is a double pole 15 amp breaker used for?
Light to heavy duty demolition tools for use breaking concrete slabs and foundations, concrete removal for rebar, penetrations for pipes, electrical boxes and HVAC.
Is a 15 amp double pole breaker?
Single-pole breakers: Provide 120 volts, 15-20 amps and have one hot wire and one neutral wire. Double-pole breakers: Provide 240 volts, 20-60 amps and have two hot wires that share one neutral wire.
What is an ABB single pole MCB?
This ABB single pole MCB can be the ideal solution for your home and office because of its long lasting and durable nature. The MCB is a high performing thermal magnetic current limiting device with the ability to disconnect short circuits up to 10ka.
What types of MCB do we offer?
We offer very highly durable double pole (DP) and single pole (Sp) mcb available in 2, 6, 10 & 16 amp. sizes used in bpl kits. 16A DP being the latest variety added in the 12th plan by REC. PVC enclosures are also available at separate cost.
Are MCB’s approved at NTPC and PGCIL?
Mcb’s are ISI marked and are approved at various power transmission companies like NTPC, PGCIL, NHPC, DVC and various state electricity boards under REC etc. We also have NABL certified test reports to procure necessary approvals. We can undertake huge delivery requirements in very less time. Interested in this product?