C-H 2P 40A CIRCUIT BREAKER

C-H 2P 40A Circuit Breaker (Product Description)

A C-H (Cutler-Hammer / Eaton) 2-pole, 40-amp circuit breaker designed to provide overcurrent and short-circuit protection for 240V electrical circuits in residential and commercial electrical panels.

Product Description

This is a double-pole (2P) 40A breaker manufactured under the Cutler-Hammer (C-H) / Eaton brand, used to protect 240V branch circuits or multi-wire circuits requiring simultaneous disconnection of both hot legs.

The 2-pole design means the breaker connects to two adjacent panel slots and mechanically links both poles so they trip together. This ensures complete shutdown of the circuit in the event of overload or fault.

Key Specifications

• Brand: C-H (Cutler-Hammer / Eaton)
• Amperage: 40A
• Poles: 2 (Double-Pole / 2P)
• Voltage Rating: 120/240V AC
• Function: Thermal-magnetic circuit protection
• Mounting: Plug-in breaker for compatible load centers
• Application: Branch circuit protection

Key Features

• Provides protection against overload and short-circuit conditions
• Simultaneous disconnect of both hot conductors (240V circuits)
• Thermal-magnetic trip mechanism for reliable fault response
• Designed for Eaton / Cutler-Hammer compatible panels
• Durable construction for long service life
• Commonly used in residential and light commercial systems

Typical Applications

• Electric water heaters
• Central air conditioning units
• Electric ranges and ovens
• Subpanels and feeder circuits
• Heavy-duty 240V equipment loads

Simple explanation

This is a 40-amp safety switch inside your electrical panel that protects a 240V circuit and automatically shuts it off if too much electricity flows or a short circuit occurs.