{"product_id":"zinsco-rc38-40n-u-40a-240v-2p","title":"ZINSCO RC38-40N U 40A 240V 2P","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"17lc1ru\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"399\"\u003eThe Zinsco RC38-40N 2-pole 40 Amp\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/power-supplies-protection\"\u003e circuit breaker\u003c\/a\u003e is used in residential and commercial electrical distribution panels. Commonly installed in Zinsco and Sylvania load centers for branch circuit protection and legacy panel systems. Maintenance electricians, contractors, and technicians use this breaker for replacement, retrofit, and restoration of obsolete electrical panels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5ms9th\" data-start=\"401\" data-end=\"418\"\u003eApplications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"419\" data-end=\"943\"\u003eThe Zinsco RC38-40N 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 remain in service. Its twin\/tandem thin design allows efficient space utilization while protecting loads such as HVAC systems, water heaters, and general power circuits requiring reliable 40A dual-pole protection. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\" data-start=\"945\" data-end=\"974\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"975\" data-end=\"1992\"\u003e• Manufacturer: Zinsco \/ Sylvania\u003cbr data-start=\"1008\" data-end=\"1011\"\u003e• Model \/ Part Number: RC38-40N \/ R38-40N\u003cbr data-start=\"1052\" data-end=\"1055\"\u003e• Product Type: Molded Case Circuit Breaker (Plug-in, Thin\/Tandem)\u003cbr data-start=\"1121\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003e• Rated Current: 40 Amp \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1188\"\u003e• Poles: 2-pole (double pole) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1255\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003e• Voltage Rating: 120\/240 VAC \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1328\"\u003e• Phase: Single-phase\u003cbr data-start=\"1349\" data-end=\"1352\"\u003e• Interrupt Rating: 10 kAIC @ 120\/240V \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1428\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003e• Trip Type: Thermal-magnetic (fixed trip) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1511\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003e• Mounting Type: Plug-in (Zinsco load center compatible) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1611\"\u003e• Design: Thin \/ tandem (space-saving configuration) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1704\"\u003e• Terminal Type: Box lugs, accepts copper\/aluminum conductors \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1803\" data-end=\"1806\"\u003e• Application: Branch circuit protection in legacy electrical panels\u003cbr data-start=\"1874\" data-end=\"1877\"\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=\"1994\" data-end=\"2018\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2019\" data-end=\"2099\"\u003e• \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\" role=\"button\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eUBIZ0240 40A 2-Pole Replacement Breaker\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2060\" data-end=\"2063\"\u003e• Zinsco \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/zinsco-rc38-40-u-40a-240v-2p?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=bff2f9f43\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eRC38-40\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2082\"\u003e• Zinsco R38-40\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZINSCO","offers":[{"title":"Used Surplus - Excellent Condition","offer_id":51734978003246,"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_9fd3f48d-6e15-479c-a999-18238e9c8e2e.jpg?v=1770607977","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/zinsco-rc38-40n-u-40a-240v-2p","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}