{"product_id":"zinsco-rc38-45n-n-45a-240v-2p","title":"ZINSCO RC38-45N N 45A 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 RC38-45N 2-pole 45 Amp\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/collections\/power-supplies-protection\"\u003e circuit breaker \u003c\/a\u003eis used in residential and commercial electrical distribution panels. Commonly installed in Zinsco and Sylvania load centers for branch circuit protection in legacy electrical systems. Maintenance electricians, contractors, and technicians use this breaker for replacement, retrofit, and restoration of obsolete panel systems.\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=\"929\"\u003eThe Zinsco RC38-45N circuit breaker is used in electrical distribution systems to provide overcurrent and short-circuit protection for 240V circuits. It is widely applied in residential homes, commercial buildings, and light industrial facilities where legacy Zinsco panels remain in operation. Typical applications include protection of HVAC equipment, air conditioning units, water heaters, and other medium-load electrical circuits requiring 45A dual-pole protection. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\" data-start=\"931\" data-end=\"960\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"961\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e• Manufacturer: Zinsco \/ Sylvania\u003cbr data-start=\"994\" data-end=\"997\"\u003e• Model \/ Part Number: RC38-45N\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: 45 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: 240 VAC \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1287\"\u003e• Phase: Single-phase\u003cbr data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1311\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e• Trip Type: Thermal-magnetic protection\u003cbr data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e• Mounting Type: Plug-in (Zinsco load center compatible)\u003cbr data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1413\"\u003e• Interrupt Rating: Approx. 10 kAIC @ 240V (typical RC38 series) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1515\" data-end=\"1518\"\u003e• Series: RC38 (thin\/tandem style design)\u003cbr data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1562\"\u003e• Application: Branch circuit protection for legacy panels\u003cbr data-start=\"1620\" data-end=\"1623\"\u003e• Status: Obsolete \/ discontinued, typically available as surplus or refurbished \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1cz0398\" data-start=\"1745\" data-end=\"1769\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1770\" data-end=\"1842\"\u003e• Zinsco\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/zinsco-rc38-40n-u-40a-240v-2p?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=500a58736\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003e RC38-40N\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1787\" data-end=\"1790\"\u003e• Zinsco \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/zinsco-rc38-50n-u-50a-240v-2p?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=096aeb5be\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eRC38-50N\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1807\" data-end=\"1810\"\u003e• Connecticut Electric UBIZ245\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZINSCO","offers":[{"title":"New","offer_id":51734977675566,"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_729cddef-ed3a-44c8-8565-151c94a53c59.jpg?v=1770607976","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/zinsco-rc38-45n-n-45a-240v-2p","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}