BQ2B070 - 70Amp Circuit Breaker

BQ2B070 - 70Amp Circuit Breaker

The Siemens BQ2B070 is a 70-amp, 2-pole thermal magnetic circuit breaker designed for you to use in Siemens Type BQ panelboards and load centers. Rated for 120/240 VAC, it features a common-trip design that disconnects both poles during overload and short-circuit conditions.

This breaker is commonly used on dedicated circuits serving HVAC equipment, water heaters, pumps, compressors, and other 240-volt loads.

Key Features and Benefits

• Siemens Type BQ molded case circuit breaker: Siemens Type BQ molded case circuit breaker.
• 70 amp current rating: 70 amp current rating.
• 2-pole common-trip configuration: 2-pole common-trip configuration.
• Rated for 120/240 VAC systems: Rated for 120/240 VAC systems.
• 10 kAIC interrupting capacity: 10 kAIC interrupting capacity.
• Bolt-on mounting design: Bolt-on mounting design.
• Load-side lugs included: Load-side lugs included.
• Integrated 24V auxiliary switch: Integrated 24V auxiliary switch.
• Designed for branch circuit protection: Designed for branch circuit protection.
• UL 489 Listed: UL 489 Listed.
  

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Siemens
  
• Catalog Number: BQ2B070
  
• Product Type: Molded Case Circuit Breaker
  
• Breaker Type: BQ
  
• Number of Poles: 2
  
• Current Rating: 70 Amps
  
• Voltage Rating: 120/240 VAC
  
• Interrupting Rating: 10 kAIC
  
• Trip Type: Common Trip
  
• Connection Type: Bolt-On
  
• Auxiliary Switch: 24V
  
• Load-Side Lugs: Included
  
• Dimensions:
  • Width: 3 in.
  • Height: 2 in.
  • Depth: 4 in.
• Net Weight: 0.29 kg
  
• Country of Origin: Mexico
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Application: The Siemens BQ2B070 is manufactured for low-voltage electrical distribution and branch circuit protection applications.
• UL Listing: UL 489 Listed
• Export Classification: EAR99
• Application Suitability: Suitable for electrical distribution applications
• Voltage System Compatibility: Manufactured for use in 120/240 VAC systems
  

Where It Works Best

• The BQ2B070 is used in residential service equipment, commercial buildings, maintenance facilities, workshops, and light industrial environments. Typical applications include HVAC systems, heat pumps, air conditioning equipment, electric water heaters, pumps, compressors, and other dedicated 120/240-volt branch circuits requiring a 70-amp, 2-pole circuit breaker.