Electrical Basics - Inst Tools

Types of Circuit Breakers, Advantages, Disadvantages

Based on arc extinction, electrical circuit breakers are classified into four categories. Learn the principle, advantages, disadvantages.

The armoured cable is a common electrical cable with an extra protective layer to keep it away from unwanted cut or damage.

A protective relay is an electrical component that is designed to trip a circuit breaker when a fault is encountered or identified.

Learn how to read and understand an electrical single line diagram (SLD) with an example circuit.

Learn the basics of DOL and RDOL motor starter working principle, advantages, disadvantages, and applications in industries.

There are four types of electrical wiring procedures. They are Cleat wiring, Batten wiring, Casing and caping, and Conduit wiring.

VCB stands for vacuum circuit breaker. This type of circuit breaker uses vacuum media for quenching the arc.

In this article, we learn why Three-phase voltage is 440 volts and its basic calculations in electrical engineering.

The purpose of an electrical conduit is to protect the enclosed cable wiring from fires, mechanical damages, and corrosion.

The power cable is an electrical cable that comprises one or more conductors held together with an overall sheath.