ELECTRICAL A/C GFCI DISCONNECT

🧾 What it is:

A combination disconnect box installed next to an HVAC condenser that:

• Provides a manual shutoff (disconnect switch)
• Includes GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) protection for added safety

🔧 What it’s used for:

Typically installed for:

• Central air conditioning outdoor condenser units
• Heat pumps
• Outdoor HVAC equipment requiring local shutoff
• Code-required service disconnect near equipment

It allows:

• Technicians to safely turn off power at the unit
• Protection against electrical shock from ground faults
• Compliance with NEC requirements for HVAC service disconnects

⚙️ Key features:

• Outdoor-rated, weatherproof enclosure (usually NEMA 3R)
• Built-in GFCI breaker or receptacle protection
• Fusible or non-fusible disconnect switch options
• Lockable cover for service safety
• Rated typically 30A–60A, 240V depending on model
• Suitable for air conditioning compressor loads