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Rating of MCB

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zaza123

Electrical
Dec 3, 2008
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I have to add additional circuit in the existing control circuit. the additional circuit involves some wiring & MCB. The control supply is 230 V ac. How it will be decided that what would be the rating of MCB.THe existing wiring used is 2.5 sq mm.
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Hi.
1. Load and type of load. Choice of MCB curve : A,B,C,D,K,Z
2. SC on this additional wiring.
3. Selectivity with upstream MCB.
4. Selectivity between upstream MCB ( or MCCB) and new one according to MCB types.I would recommend check table of selectivity of MCB mnf.

Good Luck.
Slava
 
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