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earth leakage circuit breaker

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earth leakage circuit breaker

An earlier circuit breaker that tripped when a difference in voltage was detected between the inhouse ground (water pipes, etc.) and a ground rod or the ground line from the electric company. Earth leakage circuit breakers (ELCBs) were replaced by "residual current devices" (see residual current device).



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RCD is also known as earth leakage circuit breaker (ELCB) or residual current circuit breaker (RCCB).
Under terms of the agreement, Cutler-Hammer will provide product engineering and technology support in the development of molded case circuit breakers, earth leakage circuit breakers, and other electrical distribution apparatus for industrial and commercial applications.
 
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