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Re: AC/DC circuit breakers?

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Originally Posted by Al Skierkiewicz View Post
The type you link to is designed for three phase AC power. The trip mechanism is an AC solenoid that pulls on a release tab when the current exceeds 7 amps...This breaker would work as a switch on DC but would not act as circuit protection.
What would prevent it from tripping at 7 amps DC?

I'm aware that many DC solenoids don't function as designed when fed AC, but my understanding of things tells me that the other away around shouldn't be an issue.

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