{"product_id":"zinsco-rc38-50n-u-50a-240v-2p","title":"ZINSCO RC38-50N U 50A 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 RC38-50N 2-pole 50 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 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=\"941\"\u003eThe Zinsco RC38-50N 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 service. Typical applications include protection of high-load equipment such as HVAC systems, electric ranges, compressors, and other heavy-duty circuits requiring reliable 50A dual-pole protection. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"5hg6bl\" data-start=\"943\" data-end=\"972\"\u003eTechnical Specifications:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"973\" data-end=\"1881\"\u003e• Manufacturer: Zinsco \/ Sylvania \/ Thomas \u0026amp; Betts\u003cbr data-start=\"1023\" data-end=\"1026\"\u003e• Model \/ Part Number: RC38-50N \/ RC38-50\u003cbr data-start=\"1067\" data-end=\"1070\"\u003e• Product Type: Molded Case Circuit Breaker (Plug-in, Thin\/Tandem)\u003cbr data-start=\"1136\" data-end=\"1139\"\u003e• Rated Current: 50 Amp \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1200\" data-end=\"1203\"\u003e• Poles: 2-pole (double pole) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1270\" data-end=\"1273\"\u003e• Voltage Rating: 240 VAC \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1336\" data-end=\"1339\"\u003e• Phase: Single-phase\u003cbr data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1363\"\u003e• Interrupt Rating: Approx. 10 kAIC @ 240V \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1443\" data-end=\"1446\"\u003e• Trip Type: Thermal-magnetic (overload and short-circuit protection) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1553\" data-end=\"1556\"\u003e• Mounting Type: Plug-in (Zinsco load center compatible) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1650\" data-end=\"1653\"\u003e• Series: RC38 (thin\/tandem design)\u003cbr data-start=\"1688\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003e• Application: Branch circuit protection in legacy panels\u003cbr data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1751\"\u003e• Status: Discontinued \/ 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=\"1883\" data-end=\"1907\"\u003eCommon Replacements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1908\" data-end=\"1980\"\u003e• Zinsco \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/zinsco-rc38-45n-n-45a-240v-2p?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=82a13a0c5\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eRC38-45N\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"1928\"\u003e• Zinsco RC38-60N\u003cbr data-start=\"1945\" data-end=\"1948\"\u003e• Connecticut Electric UBIZ250\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ZINSCO","offers":[{"title":"Used Surplus - Excellent Condition","offer_id":51734976987438,"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_8e432963-e59a-4857-8541-629b460f81af.jpg?v=1770607973","url":"https:\/\/plgautomation.com\/products\/zinsco-rc38-50n-u-50a-240v-2p","provider":"PLG Automation ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}