2 pole breaker

06-05-2011, 11:43 AM	#1
waynebo Newbie   Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 13	2 pole breaker is a 2 pole breaker with two handles that are tied together and marked 30a on each side a 30 amp breaker or 60 amp?

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06-05-2011, 12:14 PM	#2
Techy Member   Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Central Florida Posts: 614	2 pole breaker 2 POLE/30 AMP. used for 240v loads mainly

06-05-2011, 12:36 PM	#3
SD515 Electrician     Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Near Jackson Michigan Area Posts: 1,449	2 pole breaker As Techy said, 30A. Each 'leg' is protected individually up to 30 amps, but if one leg exceeds that, the handle tie makes them both shut off. __________________ Kyle Just because you can, doesn't always mean you should