I have fitted a new light wich trips the B6 mcb, apparently this is because of a millisecond surge from the light. is it ok to replace it with a B10 or should i use a C6?
jamiedodger said:no checked the wiring and put another light up in its place and that worked ok. its a big light with 10 bulbs and has a transformer. the trip switch goes when you turn it on but when you reset the trip switch it works fine.
AFAIK this can be done by measuring a few things with a sparks meter, or by a few calculations (and assumptions).ricicle said:Before changing a breaker for a different type you must ascertain that its operating characterisitics will not jeopardise the safety of the circuit it is protecting.
sm1thson said:AFAIK this can be done by measuring a few things with a sparks meter, or by a few calculations (and assumptions).ricicle said:Before changing a breaker for a different type you must ascertain that its operating characterisitics will not jeopardise the safety of the circuit it is protecting.
jamiedodger said:thanks guys, i tried to buy a slower acting mcb which would have been a C6, however they didnt have any so i got a B10 of the same brand as the original. do you think this will be ok?
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