CH240SW - 40 Amp Switching Neutral Circuit Breaker

CH240SW - 40 Amp Switching Neutral Circuit Breaker

f you’re dealing with a setup where both the hot and neutral need to be disconnected together, the CH240SW is built for exactly that job. This isn’t your standard breaker—it’s a switching neutral model, which means it cuts both lines at the same time. In the right applications, that’s not just helpful—it’s required. At 40 amps, this breaker fits comfortably into a range of residential and light commercial uses. The common trip design ensures both poles react together during a fault, so you’re not left with half the circuit still energized. It’s the kind of detail that matters when you’re thinking about safety and code compliance. Installation is straightforward. The plug-on style makes it easy to seat into compatible CH panels without fighting the hardware. Once it’s in place, it does its job quietly—no fuss, no constant attention needed. With a 10k A.I.C. rating, it’s ready to handle fault conditions you’d expect in typical 120/240V systems. And because it uses the CH frame, it keeps things compact inside the panel.

Key Features and Benefits

• Switching neutral design — disconnects both hot and neutral conductors
• 40 amp rating for common residential and light commercial loads
• 2-pole breaker with common trip operation
• Plug-on connection for quick, clean installation
• 10k A.I.C. interrupt rating
• Compact CH frame saves panel space

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: CH240SW
  
• Poles: 2
  
• Amperage: 40A
  
• Voltage: 120/240 VAC
  
• Interrupt Rating: 10k A.I.C.
  
• Frame Type: CH
  
• Mounting: Plug-On
  
• Trip Type: Common Trip
  
• Height: 3.19 in
  
• Width: 1.5 in
  
• Depth: 2.5 in
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Built to meet UL standards for circuit breakers
• Suitable for use in code-compliant electrical systems
• Constructed with materials designed for consistent electrical performance

Where It Works Best

• Panels that require switching neutral breakers
• Residential upgrades where added protection is needed
• Light commercial circuits running 120/240V
• Jobs where code compliance and safety are a priority