GE 50A DP Circ Breaker

Product description

This is a standard residential HVAC/equipment breaker that occupies two panel spaces and provides 240V power protection for high-load equipment.

Key specifications

• Type: Double-pole (DP) circuit breaker
• Amperage: 50 amps
• Voltage: 120/240V AC
• Poles: 2 (ties both hot legs together)
• Mount style: Plug-in (GE Q-Line panels)
• Function: Thermal-magnetic overload + short-circuit protection
• Application: HVAC systems, electric water heaters, ranges, subpanels, EV chargers

GE’s 50A DP breakers like this are commonly used in air conditioning and heat pump circuits.

What “DP” means

• Double Pole = 240V circuit
• It uses both legs of power from the panel
• Trips both sides together for safety

Where it’s used

• Central air conditioners / condenser units
• Heat pumps
• Electric water heaters
• Range circuits
• Subpanels / feeders
• EV chargers (Level 2 setups)