Electrical accessories - Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar installations. Circuit-breakers for a.c. operation (+A11:2024)

BS EN 60898-1:2019

British Standards Institution
Electrical accessories - Circuit-breakers for overcurrent protection for household and similar installations. Circuit-breakers for a.c. operation (+A11:2024) Download document

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Current

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British Standards Extra Supplement

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BS EN

Abstract

Applies to a.c. air-break circuit-breakers for operation at 50Hz, 60Hz, or 50/60Hz, with a rated voltage not exceeding 440V (between phases), a rated current not exceeding 125A and a rated short-circuit capacity not exceeding 25,000A. They are intended for the protection against overcurrents of wiring installations of buildings and similar applications, and are designed for use by uninstructed people and for not being maintained.

History

Supersedes BS EN 60898-1:2019. Amendment dated 31 July 2024 - Implementation of IEC amendment 1:2019 with CENELEC endorsement A1:2024 and CENELEC amendment A11:2024. See National foreword for contractual and legal considerations.

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9780539220773

Subjects

  • Switchgear, fuses
  • Building services
  • Electrical services

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