C270 - 70Amp Circuit Breaker

C270 - 70Amp Circuit Breaker

The C270 is a 70 Amp, 2-pole circuit breaker used to protect 120/240VAC electrical circuits from overloads and short circuits. It features a common trip design, which means both poles open together if a fault occurs. This type of configuration is often required for equipment and circuits that need simultaneous disconnecting.

With its plug-on design, the C270 installs into compatible electrical panels without changing the existing panel layout. The 70 Amp rating makes it a common choice for larger branch circuits serving equipment such as HVAC systems, air conditioning units, electric heaters, water heaters, subpanels, and other higher-demand electrical loads.

The breaker is HACR rated for approved heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration applications and carries a 10kA interrupting capacity at 120/240VAC. Whether you're replacing an existing breaker during maintenance or working on a panel upgrade, matching the breaker's amp rating, pole configuration, and type is important for proper fit and operation.

Key Features and Benefits

• 70 Amp circuit breaker
• Two-pole configuration
• Common trip operation
• Type C breaker design
• Plug-on mounting style
• 10kA interrupting capacity at 120/240VAC
• HACR rated
• Designed for overload and short-circuit protection
• Suitable for maintenance and replacement applications
  

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: C270
  
• Type: C
  
• Amperage Rating: 70 Amps
  
• Number of Poles: 2
  
• Voltage Rating: 120/240VAC
  
• Interrupting Capacity: 10kA @ 120/240VAC
  
• Trip Type: Common Trip
  
• Mounting Style: Plug-On
  
• HACR Rated: Yes
  
• Dimensions:
  • Width: 2.00 in.
  • Height: 2.88 in.
  • Depth: 2.56 in.
• Approximate Shipping Weight: 1.25 lbs.
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• HACR Rated
• Intended for use in compatible electrical distribution equipment
• Install according to applicable electrical codes and manufacturer requirements
  

Where It Works Best

• The C270 is commonly used in homes, apartment buildings, offices, retail locations, workshops, and light industrial facilities. Typical applications include air conditioning equipment, refrigeration systems, electric heating equipment, water heaters, subpanels, and dedicated equipment circuits that require a 70 Amp, 2-pole breaker.