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Sulfur hexafluoride circuit breaker

technology Maturity 11-13

Big machines keep our lights on.

Circuit Breaker 115 kV.jpg
Circuit Breaker 115 kV.jpg
They stop power from flowing too fast. A special gas helps them work. This gas cools down hot sparks. It keeps the power safe for you.
Gas circuit breaker operation 1.jpg
Gas circuit breaker operation 1.jpg
Do you use lights at home?

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📚 Content adapted from Wikipedia | Readability: FK 13.7 | Vital Level 5