Tripping Capacity: This depends on potential fault currents and the maximum allowable leakage. Factors include:
- Fault Current Loop Impedance: The resistance of the path the fault current takes to Earth, influencing how quickly the ELCB trips.
- Maximum Earth Fault Current: The highest current the ELCB should allow to flow before tripping, typically 30mA or 100mA.
2.Minimum Current Rating: This is based on the circuit's maximum current demand and needs to be equal to or higher than the expected circuit load. Factors include:
- Circuit Load: The total current drawn by all appliances connected to the circuit.
- Diversity Factor: Considers that all appliances won't operate at maximum load simultaneously.