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1Pole or 3 Pole DC Circuit Breaker Application 4

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nightfox1925

Electrical
Apr 3, 2006
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I would like to inquire if it is a Code requirement to use 2 pole circuit breaker for 125Vdc, 2 wire system. The switchgear used 2Pole breakers while the panelboard used 1pole circuit breakers...does this matter?

 
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If this is for your breaker control I would recommend not grounding it. This is a VERY important DC circuit. If this is an automatic application and the last thing you want is the Charger to be shutting down on Ground Fault. I assume all your protective relays are going to be running off this 125VDC also. You lose the source you lose all protection.
 
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