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Apr 27, 2018 10 min

Episode 9 – What’s Inside A Breaker (How Do Electrical Breakers Work?)

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This episode is all about breakers, from the outside-in. I cover the differences between single-pole, two-pole, and 3-pole breakers. I talk about how a breaker is a simple spring-held mechanical switch that operates by an internal electromagnet. Finally I take a Square D single-pole breaker apart and show you how a breaker trips, and how the mechanics of the inside of a breaker works. If you found value in this video please SUBSCRIBE and LIKE so you don’t miss any of the electrical videos that I come out with weekly. Please check out the Electrician U Facebook page at www.facebook.com/theelectricianu and subscribe to the YouTube Channel if you like these videos! **Disclaimer – These videos are for training purposes alone, all work done on electrical systems should be done by a licensed and insured electrical contractor. If you are not an electrician, do not attempt any of the work you are seeing in these videos.** http://electricianu.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Episode9-HowBreakersWorkWhatsInsideABreaker.mp3 Want to learn more about becoming an electrician or mastering the craft? Visit ElectricianU.com for courses, resources, and everything you need to succeed!

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This episode is all about breakers, from the outside-in. I cover the differences between single-pole, two-pole, and 3-pole breakers. I talk about how a breaker is a simple spring-held mechanical switch that operates by an internal electromagnet.Finally I take a Square D single-pole breaker apart and show you how a breaker trips, and how the mechanics of the inside of a breaker works. If you found value in this video please SUBSCRIBE and LIKE so you don’t miss any of the electrical vid...

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