What does C16 mean on circuit breaker?

Catalog Description: S801N-C16 High Performance MCB. Long Description: The S801N-C16 is a 1-pole High Performance Circuit breaker with C-characteristic, with cage terminal and a rated current of 16 A. It is a current limiting device with a maximum breaking capacity of 36kA at 240/415V.

How do I know what size MCB to use?

The general rule of thumb is that circuit breaker size should be 125\% of the ampacity of cable and wire or the circuit which has to be protected by the CB. Let see the following solved examples: Example 1: Suppose, a 12 gauge wire is used for 20 amperes lighting circuit having 120V single phase supply.

Can I change an MCB myself?

The only legal limit is Part P and although you can’t change complete consumer unit you are allowed to replace like for like. If all the covers have been installed to your consumer unit what you explain is likely correct but one can not guarantee the covers are in place and EAW act says you should isolate else where.

How many sockets can be on a 16 amp circuit?

If it’s a pretty standard setup; 16amp MCB, 2.5mm cable, 15 sockets (more about this below) and you want to plug in and run 10 tumble driers all at the same time, then the draw on the circuit as a whole will be far too much for the MCB and it will trip straight away.

What does C6 mean on a circuit breaker?

Why do I need Merlin Gerin Circuit Breaker C6 Its basic function is to interrupt current flow after a fault is detected.

How many watts can a 16 amp breaker handle?

1920 watts
To calculate watts, we need both the amperage and voltage (usually either 120V or 220V)….Amps To Watts Conversion Chart.

Can you mix MCB brands?

Or put another way: only use manufacturer approved parts, don’t mix brands of devices or control items. Each manufacturer of electrical switchgear designs and tests its own products for use in combination with each other, not with other brands.