Part of the Murray family by Siemens, the MPD2175KH is a 175-amp, two-pole main breaker designed for robust residential and commercial power distribution. It acts as the primary disconnect for the entire panel. This unit mounts into compatible Siemens and Murray load centers via a standard plug-on connection. It is replaced by the QN2175H model for modern applications. Delivering enhanced protection, it features a high interrupting capacity of 22 kAIC at 120/240VAC.
HACR Rated, Common Trip, Main Breaker, High Interrupting Capacity
Product FAQs
7 answers
Can I use the Siemens MPD2175KH in a Murray load center?
Yes. Siemens acquired Murray and phased out the brand name. This breaker is listed for use in both Siemens and legacy Murray load centers that accept MPD series main breakers.
What is the difference between the MPD2175 and the MPD2175KH?
The standard MPD2175 has a 10kA interrupting rating. The MPD2175KH features a higher 22kA interrupting rating, which is indicated by the KH suffix in the catalog number.
What wire sizes are compatible with the lugs on this 175A breaker?
The lugs accept 4 AWG to 300 kcmil wire. They are rated for use with both copper and aluminum conductors.
Is the MPD2175KH designed for main or branch circuit applications?
This is a plug-in main breaker. It is designed to protect the entire electrical distribution panel rather than individual branch circuits.
Does this breaker provide ground-fault or arc-fault protection?
No. This is a standard thermal-magnetic breaker that provides long-time and instantaneous trip functions for overload and short-circuit protection. It does not include GFCI or AFCI circuitry.
How does this main breaker connect to the panel?
It utilizes a plug-in connection. The breaker snaps directly onto the bus bar of compatible Siemens or Murray enclosures without the need for bolt-on hardware.
Are the trip settings adjustable on the MPD2175KH?
No. This breaker features fixed thermal and fixed magnetic trip settings. It cannot be adjusted for custom trip curves.
SuperClub
Join free. Get 500 SuperPoints.
Earn points on eligible purchases and redeem them at checkout.
We source obsolete and hard-to-find parts every day.
Shipping
Free Shipping Policy
Parcel shipments with item value over $99 qualify for free economy shipping within the continental US. Please call to confirm special handling instructions. We do not charge a handling fee or require a minimum amount on any order. SuperBreakers does not ship on customer accounts.
We strive to ship out your items the same day the order is placed. In rare circumstances SuperBreakers may reserve up to 5 business days to consolidate orders for complete shipment.
Expedited Shipments
Orders being shipped via Next Day Air, 2 Day Shipping or 3 Day Shipping must be received by 3 PM EST to guarantee same-day shipments. Expedited orders only ship on normal business days. Shipments will NOT be sent out on Saturdays and Sundays.
International Shipping
All International orders require a $1,000 minimum order threshold. Due to the special nature of these shipments, we require that these be placed with a SuperBreakers representative. Additional shipping and instructions will apply. All International Orders are Non-Cancel and Non-Refundable.