I repair electric appliances and tools. Every once in a while, the main circuit breaker trips when I plug in a device. I don't want to prevent a circuit breaker from doing its job, but I would prefer not reset the breaker at the panel every time it happens.
How could I configure this to prevent nuisance panel-breaker trips?
(I don't even know what search terms to use.)
Best Answer
simulate this circuit – Schematic created using CircuitLab
Figure 1. Bench test mains power supply.
How it works
That should help you sort out most problems on the bench.