# Electric Motors
The Importance of Circuit Breakers
Posted on 20 December, 2023 by perrilshy
Circuit breakers are a vital safety feature that helps you avoid electrical fires. They help prevent overloading of the system by ensuring that current can't exceed safe levels.
The basic circuit breaker consists of a switch connected to either an electromagnet or bimetallic strip. When the current climbs to unsafe levels, this causes them to heat up and triggers the switch to open.
What is a circuit breaker?
A circuit breaker interrupts current during fault conditions or...
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