Circuit wiring that connects to double pole breakers contains two hot wires.
Double throw circuit breaker.
Certain appliances as well as service panel subpanels require 240 volt circuit breakers also known as double pole breakers.
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If a fault or other problem occurs along one of these wires the corresponding half of the breaker will trip.
Each one connects to one of the hot bus bars in the panel which makes the voltage of the circuit 240 volts.
A circuit breaker is a safety device that shuts off when there s a current surge.
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Double pole circuit breakers are used in this case which consist of two single circuit breakers whose trip handles are physically tied together.
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A two pole breaker consists of two breakers.
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Double pole breakers snap onto two poles for a total of 240 volts.
Circuit breaker by means of which a change in the circuit connections can be obtained by closing either of two sets of contacts.
Each of these connects to a terminal on the breaker and is protected by half of the breaker.
Double pole breakers are twice as wide as standard breakers and attach to both of the 120 volt hot bus bars in the service panel.
Two pole breakers control circuits for large appliances.
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To safely protect 240 volt appliances a circuit breaker must be connected to each of the 120 volt legs.