Testing Cheap DC Breakers And How To Not Start Fires
Adding PV solar to homes leads to a significant increase in high-voltage and high-current DC installations, requiring suitable breakers.
Without proper knowledge, it can be easy to set up a fire hazard, and online shopping platforms often sell fuses and breakers that may not be as capable as claimed, or rated for DC use.
Recently, Will Prowse tested common DC-rated breakers from a US-based seller, revealing that the cheap breakers are unreliable.
the cheap breakers are about as dodgy as you’d imagine
Author's summary: Testing cheap DC breakers reveals fire hazards.
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