Such a protection mechanism may be found in the form of distribution board modules, standalone devices, and special sockets (aka receptacles). Earth leakage is an unintended state where electrical current is leaking from an electrical appliance or circuit to earth (ground) Earth leakage circuit breakers (elcbs) are safety devices used in electrical installations to prevent electric shocks and electrical fires caused by ground faults.
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Other types of leakage current and ground fault protective devices have been introduced for various applications since the introduction of gfcis
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What is earth leakage circuit breaker (elcb) or ground fault circuit interrupter (gfci) It detects small voltages segments on the metal enclosures of electrical equipment and disconnects the circuit if the voltage level exceeds from danger limit