Why do i need to charge a breaker
I think there may be a bit of confusion here!
You don't actually need to "charge" a breaker. A breaker, also known as a circuit breaker, is an electrical safety device that is designed to interrupt the flow of electrical current in a circuit when it exceeds a certain level or when there is a fault in the circuit.
Here's what happens when a breaker "trips":
- When a fault occurs in the circuit, such as a short circuit or an overload, the breaker detects the problem and opens (or "trips").
- When the breaker trips, it interrupts the flow of electrical current to the circuit, preventing further damage or electrical shock.
- The breaker remains in the "tripped" position until the fault is corrected and the circuit is safe to use again.
To reset a tripped breaker, you simply need to:
- Identify the tripped breaker and switch it off.
- Wait for a few seconds to allow the breaker to cool down (if it's a thermal-magnetic breaker).
- Flip the breaker switch back to the "on" position.
So, to summarize, you don't need to "charge" a breaker. Instead, you need to reset it after it trips to ensure the circuit is safe to use again.