Title: MCB circuit breaker vs Fuse
1Miniature Circuit Breakers vs Fuses
2MCB Miniature Circuit Breaker
- MCB is a low voltage switchgear electrical device
that protects all kind of electrical equipment's
from short circuit protection
3Fuse
- A Fuse is an electrical device that stops the
current flow incase if there is overload. - They are made up of metal wire usually used
for residential and commercial uses.
4MCB vs Fuse
SI MCB Fuse
1. MCB provides better interface Fuse does not provide better interface
2. MCB trips in case of excessive load Fuse melts in case of excessive load.
3. Need not be replaced after a single use Needs to be replaced after a single use
4. Modular Design Not much attractive appealing
5. Reusable Device Non Reusable Device
6. Auxiliary contact is required. No auxiliary contact is required.
7. Cost of MCB circuit breaker is high Cost of fuse is low
8. Comes with ON/OFF switch indication No ON/OFF switch indication
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