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Re:Suddenly energy independence feels practical:Europeans bu... by labcomputer on Saturday March 28, 2026 @02:16AM (#47552095)
That’s an RCD, not a breaker. Guess the English still insist on using nonstandard terminology, like “lift”, “bonnet”, “torch”, and, apparently, “breaker”. Oh well.
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Re:Suddenly energy independence feels practical:Europeans bu... by aaronmdjones on Saturday March 28, 2026 @02:25AM (#47552136)
This is not an RCD, it's an RCBO. It combines the functions of an MCB (Miniature Circuit Breaker) and an RCD (Residual Current Device) in one device, as specified by BS EN 61009 (Residual Current Operated Circuit Breakers with Integral Overcurrent Protection).
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