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- Thread starter VIC1958
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I cannot answer your question specifically but they still protect the equipment as any other breaker. They have different purposes. What are you trying to do?
Shunt Trip
Shunt Trip
I have a electrician asking me if he nneds to put a shunt trip breaker at a generator that is supply a medical clinic even though the incoming 1600 amp service has a shunt trip. The one line shows a programmable breaker at each location. I am first to admit that I am not completely familiar with this type of installation.
Shunt Trip
I have a electrician asking me if he nneds to put a shunt trip breaker at a generator that is supply a medical clinic even though the incoming 1600 amp service has a shunt trip. The one line shows a programmable breaker at each location. I am first to admit that I am not completely familiar with this type of installation.
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
I am also going to admit I am not sure but my gut says "why a shunt trip" That doesn't make sense as generally you don't want to shut off the power.
stevebea
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Shunt trip or GFP?
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- Logan, Utah
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- Chapel Hill, NC
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- Retired Electrical Contractor
That would make sense
zog
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- Charlotte, NC
A shunt trip is an accessory and is an option for many breaker types. Programable refers to a trip unit with different settings you can put in.
Can you clarify your question?
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