Voltage capacity of different circuit breakers
Here is a list of common circuit breakers and their voltage capacities:
Low-Voltage Circuit Breakers (LVCBs)
- 15A: 120/240V, 15A, 1800W (e.g., Siemens Q300, Square D Homeline)
- 20A: 120/240V, 20A, 2400W (e.g., Leviton 20A, Schneider Electric 20A)
- 30A: 120/240V, 30A, 3600W (e.g., Siemens Q300, Square D Homeline)
- 40A: 120/240V, 40A, 4800W (e.g., Leviton 40A, Schneider Electric 40A)
- 50A: 120/240V, 50A, 6000W (e.g., Siemens Q300, Square D Homeline)
Medium-Voltage Circuit Breakers (MVCBs)
- 600V: 600V, 15A, 9000W (e.g., Siemens 600V, Square D Cutler-Hammer)
- 1200V: 1200V, 15A, 18,000W (e.g., Schneider Electric 1200V, ABB 1200V)
- 2400V: 2400V, 15A, 36,000W (e.g., Siemens 2400V, Square D Cutler-Hammer)
High-Voltage Circuit Breakers (HVCBs)
- 480V: 480V, 30A, 14,400W (e.g., Siemens 480V, Square D Cutler-Hammer)
- 600V: 600V, 30A, 18,000W (e.g., Schneider Electric 600V, ABB 600V)
- 7200V: 7200V, 30A, 216,000W (e.g., Siemens 7200V, Square D Cutler-Hammer)
Arc Fault Circuit Breakers (AFCBs)
- 15A: 120/240V, 15A, 1800W (e.g., Siemens Q300, Square D Homeline)
- 20A: 120/240V, 20A, 2400W (e.g., Leviton 20A, Schneider Electric 20A)
- 30A: 120/240V, 30A, 3600W (e.g., Siemens Q300, Square D Homeline)
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupters (GFCIs)
- 15A: 120V, 15A, 1800W (e.g., Siemens Q300, Square D Homeline)
- 20A: 120V, 20A, 2400W (e.g., Leviton 20A, Schneider Electric 20A)
- 30A: 120V, 30A, 3600W (e.g., Siemens Q300, Square D Homeline)
Please note that these are general specifications and may vary depending on the manufacturer and specific product. It's always best to check the product datasheet or manufacturer's documentation for specific voltage and current ratings.