what is the diff between mcb and vcb

Answer Posted / pritesh rana

MCB means Miniature Circuit Breaker, & VCB means Vaccum Circuit Breaker.MCB used for small current rating like,6A,20A.& VCB used for high current rating.MCB is used protect the Domestic Wiring & VCB is used to protect the Swithyard.

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