QBL22225 - 225 Amp Circuit Breaker

QBL22225 - 225 Amp Circuit Breaker

Keep your electrical system safe and reliable with the Schneider Electric QBL22225 225 A Circuit Breaker, designed to deliver high-performance overcurrent protection in industrial and commercial settings. Whether you’re upgrading a distribution panel or maintaining large HVAC or motor systems, this breaker provides dependable safety and stability you can trust.

Key Features and Benefits

• 225 Amp Capacity: Built to handle heavy electrical loads, making it a great fit for commercial buildings, light industrial, or large HVAC setups.
• 2‑Pole Design: Delivers balanced two‑phase power control—perfect for 240 VAC systems needing tight phase coordination.
• Thermal‑Magnetic Trip Mechanism: Protects equipment from both overloads and short circuits by combining thermal response with magnetic trip protection.
• Tough Build and Lasting Operation: Crafted from quality materials and designed to hold up in electrical rooms and industrial panels alike.
• Straightforward Installation: With lug connectors on both line and load ends, it snaps into most PowerPacT panels easily. Its compact size also means less hassle in tight spaces.
• Global Certifications: Meets UL 489, CSA, and NOM safety standards—ensuring compliance with international safety codes.

Technical Specifications

• Amp Rating: 225 A
  
• Pole Configuration: 2 poles
  
• Voltage: 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
  
• Interrupting Rating (AIC): 10 kA at 208Y/120 VAC and 240 VAC
  
• Trip Unit Type: Thermal‑magnetic (magnetic trip at 2400 A; hold at 1200 A)
  
• Impulse Withstand Voltage: 8 kV per UL standards
  
• Continuous Carry Rating: 80% of rated current
  
• Mounting Style: Unit-mount with dual-lug connections
  
• Dimensions: H: 6.47″ • W: 3.00″ • D: 3.93″
  
• Mechanical Endurance: 1,000 cycles (under load); 5,000 cycles (no-load)
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• UL 489, CSA, and NOM-003-SCFI-2000 approvals: Ensuring global safety compliance.
• Environmental Standards: RoHS and REACh compliant, free from mercury, halogens, and PVC. Carries Schneider Electric’s Green Premium™ label—demonstrating transparency about environmental impact and backers of circular economy principles.

Suitability

• The QBL22225 shines in commercial electrical panels, light to mid‑size industrial plants, and large HVAC systems, where dependable protection and long service life are vital. It’s also great in retrofit projects when you need to replace older breakers without reconfiguring panel space.