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Which Legrand MCB for each circuit in a house

An MCB is chosen from the wire it protects. Get that pairing right and every circuit in the house is protected; get it wrong and the MCB either trips all day or never trips at all.

Use a Legrand DX3 C curve SP MCB of 6 or 10 A for lights on 1.5 sq mm wire and 16 A for sockets on 2.5 sq mm, a DP 20 or 25 A for geysers and 1.5-ton ACs on 4.0 sq mm, a DP 32 A for 2-ton ACs on 6.0 sq mm, a D curve for pumps, and a DP 40 or 63 A incomer with a 30 mA RCCB.

Legrand DX3 MCBs matched to circuits in a home distribution board

Circuit by circuit

CircuitFinolex wireLegrand DX3 MCBMCB MRPMount Cable price
Lighting and fans1.5 sq mmSP 6 or 10 A, C curve₹494₹173
6A and 16A sockets2.5 sq mmSP 16 A, C curve₹494₹173
Geyser4.0 sq mmDP 20 A, C curve₹1,693₹593
1.5-ton AC4.0 sq mmDP 20 or 25 A, C curve₹1,693₹593
2-ton AC6.0 sq mmDP 32 A, C curve₹1,693₹593
Borewell or sump pumpSubmersible / 2.5 to 4.0 sq mmDP, D curve, rated to the motor₹1,754₹614
Main incomer, single phase6.0 to 10 sq mmDP 40 or 63 A + 30 mA RCCB₹2,663₹932

MCB prices are Legrand MRP inclusive of GST (Corp MPL 2026) and Mount Cable India's price at 65% off. Final ratings depend on the appliance and run length; send us the load list to confirm.

Do not skip the RCCB

The MCB protects the wire from overload and short circuit. Only an RCCB protects a person from shock. Every home needs a 30 mA RCCB on the incomer, or RCBOs on wet-area circuits. Prices are on the Legrand RCCB price list.

Every Legrand MCB price list

All Legrand MCBs · DP MCB · 4 pole and TPN · D curve · Distribution boards. Check any circuit with the MCB selector.

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Questions, Answered

Frequently asked questions

Which MCB is used for a geyser?
A Legrand DX3 DP 20 A C curve MCB on 4.0 sq mm Finolex wire for a typical 2 to 3 kW geyser.
Which MCB for a 1.5-ton AC?
A DX3 DP 20 or 25 A C curve MCB on 4.0 sq mm wire.
Which MCB for a 2-ton AC?
A DX3 DP 32 A C curve MCB on 6.0 sq mm wire.
Which MCB for lights?
A DX3 SP 6 or 10 A C curve MCB on 1.5 sq mm wire.

Choosing the right brand

Finolex for wires, Legrand for switches and MCBs

Straight answers to the questions every house builder asks, and the price list for every Finolex and Legrand range.

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