Trip Curve K — what it means for the load
Trip Curve K is a magnetic-trip characteristic that sits between B and C curves on instantaneous sensitivity. It typically trips at 8–12× rated current, making it suited for loads with moderate inrush — think small transformers, solenoid valves, or motor control circuits where a standard C-curve might nuisance-trip on startup but a K-curve holds through the surge. At 1 A, this breaker protects the branch circuit, not the load device itself; the downstream equipment should have its own overcurrent protection.
