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Re: Do we need to use the gnd stud and MAXI fuse block

To add to Al's response. The circuit breakers are thermal devices. The current that passes through the breaker heats a filament that will mechanically open the circuit if the temperature exceeds its rating. The data sheet will show how long a set current can pass through the breaker before it trips.

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