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01/25/2011 10:20 AM

IS it a must that the Welding machine(3 phase) should have a protective device such as Earth Leakage Breakers?.
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Re: ELCB

01/25/2011 1:45 PM

No, it isn't, unless the device is installed in an area that requires it.

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01/26/2011 2:13 AM

Great, no other answers could have cleared his doubt.
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01/27/2011 8:58 AM

Yes! If there is shock risk to the operators.
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Re: ELCB

08/23/2011 12:18 AM

Primary circuits on mobile welding units should be protected by an approved earth leakage device.
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