MCB stands for Miniature Circuit Breaker, an automatic switch that protects circuits from overloads and short circuits. Learn about the different types, working principle, functions and advantages of MCBs in this article. Understanding MCB full form in electrical (Miniature Circuit Breaker) is the first step to building safer electrical systems. Whether you’re wiring a home, office, or factory, choosing the right MCB type and brand is critical. Do you know the full form of MCB? Every electrician and electrical student must know this basic yet important term used in home and industrial wiring. What is MCB – Miniature Circuit Breaker MCB (Miniature circuit breaker), an electrical switch is used to interrupt the circuit under fault conditions such as overload and short circuit. It was invented by Mr. Stotz-Kontakt in 1891. MCB does not interrupt the circuit under the earth fault condition. In earlier days, we used fuses to trip the circuit under abnormal conditions. Fuse will protect the circuit by blowing themselves; hence you need to replace the same with a new one. The entire ...

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