Low voltage circuit breakers automatically shut power off in a power surge; the breaker is designed to redistribute the incoming current. This type of equipment is important because it is directly linked to the reliability of the electricity supply. Power generating plant owners must decide how long they can operate their electrical distribution equipment before it needs to be upgraded. New switchgear is an option, but the potential benefits of reduced costs and shorter outages available through upgrades are hard to overlook. If there is one fault, the breakers discontinue the electrical flow. Made of varying sizes, industrial breakers can be reset manually or automatically to continue normal operation.
The purpose of an electrical preventive maintenance and testing program should be to recognize risk factors and provide means for correcting them. Also check the electrical operation. Avoid operating the breaker any more than necessary without oil in the tank as it is designed to operate in oil and mechanical damage can result from excessive operation without it.
The benefits of maintaining your circuit breakers are pretty significant:
Benefits of good electrical equipment maintenance can be reduced cost of process shutdown (caused by circuit breaker failure), reduced cost of repairs, reduced downtime of equipment, improved safety of personnel and property.
Should you have any questions or issues regarding breaker maintenance, contact us.
