I have an older Lionel Type R transformer as my bench supply. I bought some of the fast acting circuit breakers recommended here. I have the breaker hooked up in series on the hot line. In other words.....
transformer hot----> breaker--->screwdriver----->Transformer common.
I have placed two alligator clips across a screw driver to try and short the circuit and trip the breaker. While the transformer lights dim and you can here it buzz more, the breaker never trips.
What am I doing wrong?
Breaker link
http://www.newark.com/te-conne...mp;mckv=sDLTjEFeN_dc|pcrid|72064818035|plid||kword|w28-xq1a-7|match|p&CMP=KNC-GUSA-GEN-SKU-MDC&gclid=CIiI-YiorMgCFYdefgodAFsAtg