Thanks
A minor correction:-
MCG in my previous should of course be MCB.

I think that strictly speaking actually a ELCB incorporates both MCB and RCD
functions
Richard

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> From: Sean H. Breheny [mailto:shb7@CORNELL.EDU]
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> Ok, it all makes sense now, thanks.
>
> GFCI = Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
>
> Sean
>
>
> At 12:28 PM 9/14/99 +1200, you wrote:
> >Yes - sorry - we get so used to our local jargon
> >MCG = miniature circuit breaker - as opposed to MCCB -
> moulded case circuit
> >breaker
> >I've also seen RCDs called "Earth Leakage Circuit Breakers" - elcbs
> >
> >Haven't come across GFCI but could well be the same thing
> >
> >Richard
> >
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