T Tocas Hi-Amp 30A Circuit Breaker Protector with Manual Reset for Car Marine Trolling Motors Boat, 12V-48VDC,Waterproof (30A)
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Yes . It is only concerned with the amount of current flowing, not with the direction in which it flows.
This is a DC-rated breaker; if your generator produces AC power, as I suspect it does, you'll need an AC-rated breaker.
Ignition protected refers to explosive gases like gasoline vapors, and this breaker will not normally spark, resulting in a flammable vapor explosion. According to several governing bodies, this is a requirement for gasoline-powered boats.
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According to the rating, this is the case. I understand that current in excess of 50A must flow for a certain amount of time in order for the breaker to trip. br>br>What they don't tell you upfront is what the chart included with this breaker says. Before this breaker trips, a large amount of excess current must flow for a long time. Whatever wiring or circuit you're attempting to protect will almost certainly be fried at that point. Take a look at the chart that comes with the breaker. br>br> In my case, the breaker is rated at 50 amps. If 75 Amps (50% more than rating) are flowing, it can take between 30 seconds and 150 seconds for the breaker to trip (the hashed area in the chart) it can take between 30 second It could take between 150 seconds and "never" to trip if current flow is just 20% over the rating (60 Amps). br>br>An overcurrent protection device that isn't very good.
This breaker caught me off guard at first. It had a solid feel to it, and it was simple to turn on or off. However, we had a rainstorm shortly after I installed it and everything was working properly. Although the breaker was not directly wet, there was a significant amount of moisture on the wiring. The breaker stopped working despite its "waterproof" label. When closed, it allows only a small amount of current to pass through. Unfortunately, the hole in the panel has already been cut, and I can't find another that fits, so I'll have to order the same item again, hoping for better luck with water this time! Perhaps putting silicone around the seams will protect it. You've been issued a cautionary warning!.
THE GOOD IS THAT I PURCHASED IT FOR A LOT OF MONEY FOR THE POWER IT CAN HANDLE, BUT THE BAD IS THAT IT GOT STUCK IN THE CLOSE POSITION, I TRIED TO PUSH THE BUTTON BUT THE ARM DIDN'T POP UP, AND THEN WHEN I TRIED TO PULL UP THE RED ARM TO TRY TO DISCONNECT IT, IT BROKE. " OH MY GOD," I exclaim, "I'VE PAID TOO MUCH MONEY FOR THIS FAILURE. " IS IT POSSIBLE FOR ME TO RECEIVE A REFUND OR A REPLACEMENT? IF THIS IS THE CASE, THE RATING MAY BE RAISED TO 4 IN ORDER TO RECEIVE A REPLACEMENT OR REFUND SERVICE.
This superior 50 Amp breaker is cheaply made and obviously NOT waterproof; it never comes into direct contact with salt water, but it's rusted out simply from being in a saltwater environment (in my boat's console). Save your money and buy a sealed unit with stainless hardware. It is far from "Superior," and if I had the option, I would have given it zero stars. I'm afraid I won't be able to return it, unfortunately.
I chose this over other similar products because it was advertised and photographed with a manual trip button and because the lug size was clearly stated; however, the unit I received did not have a manual trip button, so I am deducting two stars because the item sent did not match what was advertised. I was unable to return because the return window had passed by the time I checked, so that was my fault.
I wish there was a circuit release button on the unit, and the connector bolts need to be wider to accommodate larger lugs. To fit lugs around plastic, I had to grind them down, which is a bad electrical practice and a time-consuming task. In the future, I will look for a different manufacturer to save time.
The 12v supply of the 2000w inverter in my motorhome was protected by this breaker. So far, everything has gone smoothly. When I tried two different breakers from another brand in the same application, neither of them would work for more than a minute or two when I ran my microwave, which draws around 150 amps. So far, this one hasn't popped, so I'm content.
I used it in place of the factory fuse that came with my winch, and it's a great little circuit breaker for the money. When I abuse my winch, the factory fuse allows it to overheat to the point where it will not stop running. With this installed, I no longer have any concerns because it trips at precisely the right time, and I don't mean early. This little breaker goes right up to the breaking point before tripping. This breaker has the advantage of being small and allowing you to stop the current with a simple push of a button. There's no need to be concerned about rain or water from the car wash because it's water resistant. In the end, this breaker is well worth the money and performs admirably.