{"product_id":"zinsco-rc38-40-plug-in-circuit-breaker-40a-120-240v-2p-1ph-type-rc38","title":"Zinsco RC38-40 Plug-In Circuit Breaker 40A 120 240V 2P 1PH Type RC38","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17lc1ru\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"386\"\u003eThe Zinsco RC38-40 plug-in \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/safety-components\"\u003ecircuit breaker\u003c\/a\u003e is used in residential and commercial electrical distribution panel systems. Commonly installed in Zinsco and Sylvania load centers for branch circuit and appliance protection. Maintenance electricians, contractors, and technicians use this breaker for replacement, retrofit, and restoration of legacy electrical panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5ms9th\" data-start=\"388\" data-end=\"405\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"406\" data-end=\"921\"\u003eThe Zinsco RC38-40 circuit breaker is used in electrical distribution systems to provide overcurrent and short-circuit protection for 120\/240V circuits. It is widely applied in residential homes, commercial buildings, and light industrial facilities where Zinsco panels are still in operation. Its twin\/tandem design allows space-saving installation while protecting loads such as HVAC units, water heaters, and general power circuits requiring reliable dual-pole protection. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\" data-start=\"923\" data-end=\"952\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1802\"\u003e• Manufacturer: Zinsco \/ Sylvania\u003cbr data-start=\"986\" data-end=\"989\"\u003e• Model \/ Part Number: RC38-40 \/ R38-40\u003cbr data-start=\"1028\" data-end=\"1031\"\u003e• Product Type: Molded Case Circuit Breaker (Plug-in)\u003cbr data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1087\"\u003e• Rated Current: 40 Amp \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1148\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e• Poles: 2-pole (double pole) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1221\"\u003e• Voltage Rating: 120\/240 VAC \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e• Interrupt Rating: Approx. 10 kAIC @ 120\/240V \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1378\"\u003e• Mounting Type: Plug-in \/ Plug-on \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1450\" data-end=\"1453\"\u003e• Trip Type: Thermal-magnetic \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1523\"\u003e• Design: Thin \/ tandem (space-saving) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1599\" data-end=\"1602\"\u003e• Phase: Single-phase\u003cbr data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1626\"\u003e• Application: Branch circuit protection for legacy panels\u003cbr data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1687\"\u003e• Status: Obsolete, typically available as refurbished or replacement units \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cz0398\" data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1829\" data-end=\"1922\"\u003e• Zinsco UBIZ0240 Replacement Breaker\u003cbr data-start=\"1866\" data-end=\"1869\"\u003e• Zinsco RC38-40-R\u003cbr data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003e• Connecticut Electric UBIZ240\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zinsco","offers":[{"title":"Used Surplus - Excellent Condition","offer_id":51734978330926,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/0818\/1038\/files\/Ebay_website_image_98651674-9ecc-4c41-a8ab-6053841e3700.jpg?v=1770607978","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/zinsco-rc38-40-plug-in-circuit-breaker-40a-120-240v-2p-1ph-type-rc38","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}