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What is the difference between a thermal/magnetic and a mag only breaker?

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Issue:
What is the different between a thermal/mag breaker and a mag only motor circuit protector?

Product Line:
Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Resolution:
The thermal/mag has both thermal (for overload trip) and magnetic (for inrush/instantaneous trip) elements. This is used primarily for conductor protection. The mag only does not have thermal protection and is mainly used for motor protection.

Schneider Electric USA

What is the difference between a thermal/magnetic and a mag only breaker?

Article available in these languages: Spanish

Issue:
What is the different between a thermal/mag breaker and a mag only motor circuit protector?

Product Line:
Molded Case Circuit Breakers

Resolution:
The thermal/mag has both thermal (for overload trip) and magnetic (for inrush/instantaneous trip) elements. This is used primarily for conductor protection. The mag only does not have thermal protection and is mainly used for motor protection.

Schneider Electric USA

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