Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Do you know your circuit breaker terminology?

Two common terms are rated current and trip current, which are very different specifications. Rated current refers to the maximum current the breaker can safely carry continuously under normal operating conditions without tripping.

Trip current is the actual current level where the breaker will cut off (trip) to protect the circuit. Electrical engineer, Natalie Co, explains everything you need to know about circuit breakers. Click on the link in our Stories to watch the full video.

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