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gptkbp:instanceOf
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Electrical Device
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gptkbp:alternativeName
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circuit_breaker
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gptkbp:canBeReset
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Yes
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gptkbp:component
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gptkb:Electrical_distribution_board
gptkb:Power_grid
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gptkbp:environmentalImpact
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gptkb:Arc_flash
SF6 gas in some types
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gptkbp:failureMode
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Contact welding
Trip mechanism failure
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gptkbp:features
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gptkb:National_Electrical_Code_(NEC)
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gptkbp:firstPatented
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1879
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gptkbp:function
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Interrupts electrical flow in a circuit
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Circuit Breaker
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gptkbp:interruptingCapacity
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Measured in kA
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gptkbp:inventedBy
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gptkb:Thomas_Edison
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gptkbp:maintenance
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Periodic testing
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gptkbp:marketLeaders
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gptkb:ABB
gptkb:Schneider_Electric
gptkb:Siemens
gptkb:Eaton
gptkb:Legrand
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gptkbp:material
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Bimetallic strip
Copper contacts
Plastic housing
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gptkbp:operatedBy
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Automatic mechanism
Manual switch
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gptkbp:operatingSystem
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Varies by type
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gptkbp:prevention
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Short circuit
Electrical overload
Overcurrent
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gptkbp:rating
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Varies by type
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gptkbp:relatedTo
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gptkb:Fuse
gptkb:Relay
Switch
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gptkbp:replacedBy
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gptkb:Fuses
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gptkbp:standardizedBy
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gptkb:IEC_60898
gptkb:UL_489
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gptkbp:symbol
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CB
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gptkbp:testingStandard
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gptkb:IEC_60947-2
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gptkbp:type
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gptkb:Air_Circuit_Breaker
gptkb:Miniature_Circuit_Breaker
gptkb:Molded_Case_Circuit_Breaker
gptkb:Oil_Circuit_Breaker
gptkb:Residual_Current_Circuit_Breaker
gptkb:Vacuum_Circuit_Breaker
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gptkbp:usedFor
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Protecting electrical circuits from damage
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gptkbp:usedIn
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Residential buildings
Commercial buildings
Industrial facilities
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:The_Verge
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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4
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