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An **ELCB** (Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker) detects **earth leakage currents** in an electrical system. This means it senses if any current is flowing through the earth (ground) due to a fault in the system, like a wiring issue or a faulty appliance.
When there is a leakage current (for example, when current escapes from the live wire and travels to the ground through a human body or through some other unintended path), the ELCB detects this imbalance between the live and neutral wires. If this leakage exceeds a certain threshold, the ELCB automatically disconnects the circuit to prevent electrical shocks, fires, or other hazards.
In simple terms, it's a safety device that cuts off power when there’s a risk of electric shock or leakage.
When there is a leakage current (for example, when current escapes from the live wire and travels to the ground through a human body or through some other unintended path), the ELCB detects this imbalance between the live and neutral wires. If this leakage exceeds a certain threshold, the ELCB automatically disconnects the circuit to prevent electrical shocks, fires, or other hazards.
In simple terms, it's a safety device that cuts off power when there’s a risk of electric shock or leakage.