{"product_id":"lear-samite-16a-3ka-1p-circuit-breaker","title":"LEAR SAMITE 16A 3KA 1P CIRCUIT BREAKER","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"2396\" data-end=\"2771\"\u003eThe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2400\" data-end=\"2444\"\u003eSamite 16 A 1P 3 kA Mini Circuit Breaker\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a compact, high‑quality protective device designed to safeguard single‑phase electrical circuits against overloads and short‑circuit faults. Perfect for homes, apartments, or light commercial buildings, this single‑pole breaker ensures safety and reliability for lighting circuits, plug points, and small‑appliance outlets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2773\" data-end=\"3159\"\u003eWith a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2780\" data-end=\"2802\"\u003e16 A rated current\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2807\" data-end=\"2833\"\u003e3 kA breaking capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e, it provides dependable protection — quickly tripping when current exceeds safe levels, thus protecting wiring and connected devices from potential damage or fire risk. Its\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3007\" data-end=\"3083\"\u003ethermo‑magnetic trip mechanism with a reliable 3 kA fault‑current rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eensures sensitive yet stable performance under normal operating conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"276\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"336\" data-end=\"437\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"437\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"347\"\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eMiniature Circuit Breaker (MCB), Single‑Pole (1P)\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"463\"\u003eRated Current (In):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e16 Amps — ideal for light to moderate‑load circuits such as lighting, small appliances, or low‑power socket circuits.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"658\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"440\" data-end=\"621\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"624\" data-end=\"658\"\u003eBreaking Capacity (Icu \/ Ics):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e3 kA — able to safely interrupt overloads or short‑circuit fault currents up to 3000 A.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"787\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"942\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"824\"\u003eRated Operational Voltage (Ue):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e220–240 V AC (standard for single‑phase residential\/commercial installations)\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"1138\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"986\"\u003eType of Release \/ Tripping Mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eThermo‑magnetic — provides overload and short‑circuit protection with reliable tripping under fault conditions.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1139\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1356\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1141\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eTripping Curve \/ Characteristic:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eUsually “C‑curve” (or general-purpose curve) for typical 1P 3 kA breakers — balances sensitivity and tolerance for inrush or brief surges.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1357\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1359\" data-end=\"1386\"\u003eMounting \/ Form Factor:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eSamite \/ Minirail‑mountable — compact module format, suitable for small distribution boards \/ consumer units.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1537\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1565\"\u003ePoles \/ Configuration:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e1 Pole (1P) — protects one live conductor (single‑phase circuit) — suitable for lighting circuits, socket outlets, small appliance circuits, etc.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1752\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1960\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1754\" data-end=\"1778\"\u003eProtection Provided:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eOverload protection (over-current), short‑circuit protection — safeguards wiring and connected devices against faults, surges or overloads.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1961\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1963\" data-end=\"1990\"\u003eStandards \/ Compliance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eCompliant with relevant MCB standards for 3 kA 1P breakers used in residential and light‑commercial installations.\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2150\" data-end=\"2175\"\u003eTypical Applications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eResidential homes, apartments, small commercial installations — lighting circuits, socket points, small appliances, general‑purpose low‑ to moderate‑load circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"LEAR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48115126632677,"sku":"LC13\/16A","price":69.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0742\/7191\/6261\/files\/3039897.jpg?v=1764759947","url":"https:\/\/cajeeslighting.co.za\/products\/lear-samite-16a-3ka-1p-circuit-breaker","provider":"Cajees Lighting and Electrical","version":"1.0","type":"link"}