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    Apr 19, 2009, 07:55 PM
    Difference between switchgear and circuit breaker
    Difference between switchgear and circuit breaker
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    Apr 19, 2009, 08:13 PM

    Almost night and day.

    Switchgear distributes large amounts of power and usually consists of circuit breakers. It can consist of motor control centers, metering etc. Basically it's the first place power goes to be distributed in a facility.
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