240v circuit breaker for sale

What is a 240 volt circuit breaker used for?

This 120/240 volt Federal Pacific Electric 2-pole 50-Amp circuit breaker is used in a Federal Pacific load center. It is suitable for applications, up to 22,000 watts, including electric ranges (15 KW - 21 KW), electric ovens, and central residential air conditioners (240 Volt, up to 23,000 BTU).

Can a 120V breaker be 240V?

When you look into your breaker box, you can easily identify if a circuit breaker is 120v or 240v. A 120v circuit breaker only occupies one space or slot in the panel, while a 240v breaker takes up two openings. Can I Use 2 120V Breakers for 240V? Yes, you can use two 120V breakers to make a 240V circuit.

How many switches does a 240V Breaker have?

This breaker is rated chiefly from 20 to 60 amps. Since a 240V breaker is as big as two 120v breakers, it takes up two places in a load center. Some manufacturers put the 240V breaker’s bridge switch inside the device. In this case, you may find some double pole circuit breakers with only one switch. How Does 240v Work?

What is a 120V circuit breaker?

120V circuit breakers, often called single pole breakers, are used for a standard circuit in a house. It typically has a 15 to 20 amp rating to offer service to most lighting and other low-power domestic equipment. Normally, a 120V circuit breaker only occupies one load center slot.