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    RCBOs (residual current circuit breakers, in the UK), also called GFCIs (ground fault circuit interupters, in the USA) monitor the difference in current flowing into and returning from an electrical load. If any difference is detected (because a fault condition has caused some current to flow to earth) the device will trip within 20 - 40ms.

    A conventional mains circuit breaker operates like a fuse, and will trip when the current exceeds the rated value, and like a fuse the breaker will trip when the excess current is many, many times the rated current. Thus it is considerably slower to trip than an RCBO. However unlike fuses, circuit breakers can be reset.

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    Wasn't exactly what I was asking, but... Never mind.

    I know how breakers and GFCI works.
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    I thought I had answered your question. There is no difference between what we call an RCBO, and what you call a GFCI.
    Barry

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    Quote Originally Posted by Barry View Post
    I thought I had answered your question. There is no difference between what we call an RCBO, and what you call a GFCI.
    I think it was a question about sound quality but the answer's the same - no difference.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Barry View Post
    I thought I had answered your question. There is no difference between what we call an RCBO, and what you call a GFCI.
    Quote Originally Posted by Macca View Post
    I think it was a question about sound quality but the answer's the same - no difference.
    Sorry guys. I apologize.

    My last reply was rather rough and blunt, due to a nasty headache I had when I posted that. I shouldn't post when I feel like crap. Makes me look like a... Well, you know.

    And yes, I was wondering if one was better than the other or if there were actual differences between the two. Both of you answered my question. Thank you.
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    No need to apologise - if anything it was probably my fault for seemingly talking down to you.

    Anyway no harm done.
    Barry

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    Nah, no worries.
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    Haven't used this old gem in a while. 44 years old and still works and looks like new when my father purchased it back in 1979.







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    Quote Originally Posted by cube-tube View Post
    Nice photo - I like the pose of the cat!
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