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    Mar 12, 2011, 09:26 AM
    Electrical 15 amp breaker
    When does a 15 amp dble. Pole breaker apply other then 220 volts?
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    Mar 12, 2011, 10:18 AM
    When it is installed in a panel that delivers voltage other than 220 volts.

    Please explain your situation and the reason for the question.
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    Mar 12, 2011, 02:17 PM

    If it is a DPDT breaker it can be used for two different purposes.

    1) Deliver 240 volts to equipment.
    2) As protection for a multi-wire circuit (two 120 volt circuits with a shared Neutral)
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    Mar 12, 2011, 07:29 PM
    A DPDT?

    You mean a DPST.
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    Mar 12, 2011, 08:06 PM

    You are once again correct. I must have a loose nut on my keyboard!
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    Mar 13, 2011, 04:29 AM
    I swear you can find anything on the net.

    Breakers are never referred to as DPST, DPDT, etc.

    I do not think there is a Double Throw breaker made.
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