What can you tell me about my circuit breaker and ground fault outlets?

Answer by  aman (24)

Circuit breaker designed with electronic components to check current levels. Ground fault outlets conventional electric circuit breakers. Ground-fault interrupter can be installed in the circuit for safety.

Answer by  mindygdane (75)

Circuit breaker are designed to interrupt the flow of electricity when the amphere rating in the line has been exceeded, ground faults interrupt when a short has been detected.

Answer by  mani (813)

A circuit breaker is a device with an automatically-operated electrical switch and it is used to protect an electrical circuit from damage caused by overload or short circuit. When the hot wire touches the ground wire or the side of a metal outlet box, then the ground fault condition exists, till it is rectified.

Answer by  lwetzel2003 (37)

A circuit breaker is used to protect the wiring in the house and not the appliance or occupants. Ground Fault Outlets are desinged to protect the occupants by safly cutting off power if the slightest short to ground occures.

Answer by  Mardon (20)

Circuit breakers prevent the overloading of electrical circuits. They help prevent fires. Ground fault outlets prevent people from getting killed if they touch an energized wire or live equipment.