To protect one or more circuit breakers in an electrical panel, a lockout–tagout device called the Panel Lockout can be used. It keeps the panel door locked and prevents the panel cover from being removed. The circuit breakers remain in the off position while electrical work is done.
Why are breakers locked up?
Circuit breaker locks are installed to prevent the accidental or deliberate switching off of certain electrical circuits.
How does a circuit breaker lockout work?
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How do you use an electric lockout kit?
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What is a circuit lockout?
[′läk‚au̇t ‚sər·kət] (electronics) A switching circuit which responds to concurrent inputs from a number of external circuits by responding to one, and only one, of these circuits at any time. Also known as finding circuit; hunting circuit.
Can you put a lock on your breaker box?
Locking your circuit breaker panel is one way to secure it. Furthermore, the most common way of locking a breaker box is by using a cabinet lock. It's easy to install and only requires a few essential tools you likely have in your home. So, read on and learn how to install a cabinet lock for your circuit breaker panel.