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Water proof circuit breaker switch

Water proof circuit breaker switch

Water proof circuit breaker switch

(OP)
Could anyone supply a source or part number for the following:

A water proof Circuit breaker switch that is panel mounted, 120V AC (20AMP)

Thanks

RE: Water proof circuit breaker switch

I think it would make a lot more sense if you just called the local rep for a company you are used to dealing with, wherever you happen to be in the world.  Or try a Google search.  

RE: Water proof circuit breaker switch

(OP)
Thank you for the response. If it were that simple I would be finished by now. I use and respond on this forum to take advantage of others expertise who may know how to solve a problem rapidly that I cannot. A response such as "try Eaton I've used them for water proof circuit breaker switches in the past" would be helpful or "you can't get a 20AMP water proof circuit breaker switch" was more along the lines of what I was hoping for.

RE: Water proof circuit breaker switch

what do you mean by "water-proof"? If it is occasional splashing or totally submerged, it makes a big difference. However, I think you will find difficulty in getting a CB rated suitable for ingress of moisture but you will find companies that supply enclosures suitable for their own CB's. I would suggest you pick your preferred supplier, then search with the phrase "enclosed circuit breaker". Like this:
http://ecatalog.squared.com/catalog/173/html/sections/06/17306051.html#1014004
https://www.automation.siemens.com/cd-static/material/info/e20001-a470-p302-v1-7600.pdf

RE: Water proof circuit breaker switch

winpop:

dpc's advise was good.

How do you expect an exact part no. when you have not even described your requirement in its entirety as obvious from follow up questions?

What do you mean by panel mounted? In a panelboard or in a backpanel in a control box/panel? Is the panel waterproof?

And as asked before what is the definiton of waterproof? What is your application?

RE: Water proof circuit breaker switch

You really are not supplying nearly enough information, as sed2developer indicated. "Waterproof" is a lot more vague than you may think it is. Do you mean a circuit breaker that can be used under water? One that can be mounted on a box and have some sort of water resistant cover over the operating handle? And then there are many standards of even "water resistant", i.e. NEMA 2, NEMA 3, NEMA 3R, NEMA 4, NEMA 4X, NEMA 6, NEMA 6P, NEMA 12, NEMA 13, and all the dozens of combinations of IP numbers used in IEC equipment.

If you want help, provide as much information as you can. This is not Western Union, you are not being charged by the word!

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RE: Water proof circuit breaker switch

(OP)
Didn't know that questions would be responded to in such an argumentative nature. I've always had good responses when throwing out questions in the other forum sub-groups. We'll handle this one on our own. No need for anymore respones guys. thanks.

RE: Water proof circuit breaker switch

Something like http://www.paneltronics.com/partdet.asp?PID=206-054S ?

The guys are right - 'waterproof' is a grossly misused word ranging in meaning from splash-resistant through to pressure-tight. You'd have got a better response if you'd posted a little more information about just how waterproof a breaker you're trying to find. The IP rating system helps define things in a more orderly manner so products can be matched to applications, and components such as switches and indicators can be matched to enclosures. This is an American product I think so it probably won't have an IP rating. NEMA maybe?

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RE: Water proof circuit breaker switch

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Didn't know that questions would be responded to in such an argumentative nature. I've always had good responses when throwing out questions in the other forum sub-groups.
When you posted in other groups, was it on issues as dangerous and volatile as mixing water with electricity?

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