What is the difference between Contactor and Circuit
breaker ?

Answer Posted / sumit patel

There are two main difference bet'n contactor and circuit braker
1) contactor is used for low voltage while CB is used for high voltage.
2) contactor only make contact between line and load.there is no tripping mechanism. while in CB is current operated device.which has a tripping mechanism.

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