Built for circuit protection, the Eaton / Cutler-Hammer QBHW3050HT miniature circuit breaker is rated 50A, 3-pole and 240VAC, with a 22kA interrupting rating at 240VAC. This QBHW series breaker has a BAB frame and bolt-on mounting. Its fixed thermal magnetic trip provides long-time and instantaneous protection. Lug terminals accept 14-4 AWG wire. It carries CSA and UL approvals, meets CSA C22.2 No. 5 and UL 489 standards, and is HACR rated.
What circuit rating should I use when selecting the Eaton / Cutler-Hammer QBHW3050HT?
This miniature circuit breaker is rated 50A at 240VAC. Use those ratings when coordinating the breaker with the circuit voltage, load and conductor ampacity.
How does the 3-pole configuration affect circuit connections?
The 3-pole, 3-phase configuration provides protection for the three phase conductors. A neutral connection is not applicable, so the breaker connections are for the phase conductors.
How do I check whether its interrupting rating is sufficient?
The interrupting rating is 22kA at 240VAC. Compare that rating with the available fault current at the installation point; the available fault current must not exceed the interrupting rating.
How does the thermal-magnetic trip operate, and can I adjust it?
The thermal-magnetic trip provides long-time overload protection and instantaneous response to short-circuit current. Its trip settings are fixed, so select the breaker for the required protection rather than planning to adjust its settings.
What does bolt-on mounting mean for installation?
Bolt-on mounting uses a bolted attachment to secure the breaker. Plan for fastening during installation rather than a plug-in mounting procedure.
What wire sizes can the lug terminals accept?
The lug terminals accept 14-4 AWG conductors. Use that range to check terminal acceptance, then select conductor size for the 50A circuit and applicable installation requirements; terminal acceptance alone does not determine conductor ampacity.
What does the HACR rating mean for equipment circuit selection?
HACR refers to heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration. This rating is relevant when selecting circuit protection for an application that requires an HACR-rated breaker.
Which approvals matter when selecting this breaker?
The breaker carries UL and CSA approvals. These support selection for projects that require circuit breakers with both approvals.
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Customers rate this product 4.8 out of 5 based on 11 reviews.