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Connection Details for Ground Fault Condition

06/24/2014 6:37 AM

How can a circuit breaker be connected while testing so as to achieve the Ground Fault condition ??
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Re: Connection Details for Ground Fault Condition

06/24/2014 6:51 AM

Connect either live to ground via a load or neutral directly to ground downstream of it <sigh>.

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06/24/2014 7:11 AM

Why do you want to do that, Mildred?

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06/24/2014 7:59 AM

Stand well back.

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06/24/2014 10:15 AM

Just connect the OP live terminal to earth and switch on.

You're in Dubai, I shouldn't think I'll hear the bang or screams here in the UK.

I've got to ask, what are you hoping to achieve? Other than render the CB unfit for further use!

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Re: Connection Details for Ground Fault Condition

06/24/2014 4:19 PM

The easiest way is to use a proper piece of circuit breaker test equipment that can simulate a ground fault at a safe voltage and current.

You can just ground the output to test it but it is not always safe to do so, especially if the capacity of your supply exceeds the fault rating of the circuit breaker.

Obviously you would connect any simulated fault first before applying any test current.

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06/25/2014 7:39 AM

Be smart and use a box to support the switch with a plate covering the switch and box. The 2 wires can have bare ends folded back on itself for better conductivity. BE SMART! BE SAFE!
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