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A circuit breaker that jumps, or even that does not go up or does not reset when you try to put it back in place, is the signal that there is a problem with your electrical installation.

A circuit breaker is placed in the electrical panel in order to protect a given circuit. When it detects an overload or short circuit, it cuts off (breaks) the current (electricity) to prevent damage to connected devices or circuits. It is therefore important to know how to choose the right circuit breaker to act in the event of electrical overloads or overcurrents and ensure the protection of your home! Choosing a circuit breaker depends on the type of circuit you want to protect. The calibration of the circuit breaker and the thickness of the section of the conductor wire will agree with the nature of the devices connected to the circuit.

The branch circuit breaker can experience several kinds of failures: the circuit breaker has a visually identifiable fault, or you suspect misbehaviour. If one of your circuit breakers constantly trips, it is quite possible that there is a problem in your installation (sizing, choice of circuit breaker or unsuitable power).

Residual circuit breakers protect people against the harmful effects of a leakage current (electric shock). Differential circuit breakers perform the same role, but they also protect electrical equipment against overvoltages. The installation of several differential switches and circuit breakers in your home is therefore mandatory. They are placed inside your electrical panel.

Circuit breakers are essential elements of an electrical installation: they are placed on the electrical panel to protect the circuits against overloads and overcurrents. The standard governing their installation is NF C 15-100