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*EN 60898-1 is for residential - [https://standards.globalspec.com/std/13313085/EN%2060898-1#details] | *EN 60898-1 is for residential - [https://standards.globalspec.com/std/13313085/EN%2060898-1#details] | ||
*Industrial vs residential ratings - [https://blog.se.com/energy-regulations/2014/02/06/iec-60898-1-iec-60947-2-tale-two-standards/ | *Industrial vs residential ratings - [https://blog.se.com/energy-regulations/2014/02/06/iec-60898-1-iec-60947-2-tale-two-standards/ | ||
*CE approval doesn't necessarily mean UL approval [https://www.auberins.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=40#:~:text=It%20only%20has%20CE%20approval,to%20understand%20for%20general%20customers.&text=Auber's%20economical%20grade%20breaker%20is,is%20rated%20for%205000%20A.] | |||
=Sourcing= | =Sourcing= | ||
Revision as of 21:25, 30 November 2021
About
- To reduce electric-related injuries to humans, OSE recommends GFCI for current limiting upon shock
- Plug-on-neutral type breaker box - [1]
- Miniature - UL489 means residential approved? See https://www.reddit.com/r/electricians/comments/6qsd3p/din_rail_mount_circuit_breakers_in_residential/
- GFCI in USA is RCBO in Europe
- Overvoltage category 1-4 - [2]
- EN 60898-1 is for residential - [3]
- Industrial vs residential ratings - [https://blog.se.com/energy-regulations/2014/02/06/iec-60898-1-iec-60947-2-tale-two-standards/
- CE approval doesn't necessarily mean UL approval [4]
Sourcing
- 10kAIC DIN Rail, no GFCI - $8 - [5]
AFCI
- DIN Rail AFCI - $30 on Amazon 20A - [6]
- Square D
Statistics
- How many people are killed by electrocution every year? USA - 400 people. Half are household electronics. [7]