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":

  1. When a fault occurs in the circuit, such as a short circuit or an overload, the breaker detects the problem and opens (or "trips").
  2. When the breaker trips, it interrupts the flow of electrical current to the circuit, preventing further damage or electrical shock.
  3. 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:

  1. Identify the tripped breaker and switch it off.
  2. Wait for a few seconds to allow the breaker to cool down (if it's a thermal-magnetic breaker).
  3. 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.