trip switch
Electrical safety cutoff
A trip switch is a circuit breaker—an electrical safety device that automatically cuts power when it detects a fault or overload.
The switch "trips" to the off position, interrupting current flow to prevent damage or fire.
Unlike fuses, trip switches can be reset: The hair dryer tripped the switch again.
Common in household electrical panels.
Complete power loss
- power cutLoss of electricity
- lights outMandatory sleep time
- darknessTotal absence of light
- unpluggedDisconnected from power
powerless · emergency lighting · flashlight · candles · generator backup
Burden beyond capacity
- short circuitAccidental low-resistance path
- ground faultUnintended current path
- surge protectionShielding from electrical spikes
- overcurrentExcess electrical flow
electrical fire · electrocution · voltage spike · power surge · load shedding · fault detection
Automatic power cutoff device
- fuseProtective melting wire
- GFCICircuit breaker for moisture
- isolatorDevice severing electrical connection
- electrical panelCircuit breaker housing
Caused to activate
- flippedReversed position suddenly
- resetRestore to original state
- overloadedBurdened past capacity
- faultedHeld accountable for error
shut off · cut out · popped · blown · activated · engaged · disengaged · automatic shutoff
blackout
Complete power loss
- power cutLoss of electricity
- lights outMandatory sleep time
- darknessTotal absence of light
unplugged · powerless · emergency lighting · flashlight · candles · generator backup
overload
Burden beyond capacity
- short circuitAccidental low-resistance path
- ground faultUnintended current path
- surge protectionShielding from electrical spikes
overcurrent · electrical fire · electrocution · voltage spike · power surge · load shedding · fault detection
circuit breaker
Automatic power cutoff device
triggered
Caused to activate
- flippedReversed position suddenly
- resetRestore to original state
- overloadedBurdened past capacity
faulted · shut off · cut out · popped · blown · activated · engaged · disengaged · automatic shutoff
- shutoffsshutoff valve, disconnect, cutout, stopcock, circuit breaker
trip switchmain switch
Primary circuit controller
closed circuit · isolator · power supply · direct connection · bypass
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