Metal Enclosed (Switchgear)

An expression used by some manufacturers to describe a category of low voltage, 600 volt class switchgear equipment, where the circuit breakers are all enclosed in grounded, sheet-steel enclosures. Such enclosures normally are suitable only for indoor use

Metal Clad (Switchgear)

An expression used by some manufactures to describe a category of medium voltage switchgear equipment where the circuit breakers are all enclosed in grounded, sheet-steel enclosures. Such enclosures may be suitable for indoor use or may be enclosed in an

Melt Time

The time needed for a fuse element to melt, thereby initiating operation of the fuse. Also known as Fuse Melt Time.

Megohmmeter

A testing device that applies a DC voltage and measures the resistance (in millions of ohms) offered by conductor’s or equipment insulation.