Sparkies - Does this exist ?

[theoldwizard1]

I am looking for a light switch that is also a circuit breaker. It has to mount in a standard (or perhaps deep) electrical outlet box. 120VAC @ 15A would be adequate, but 20A would be better.

Conversely, is there anyway to use a typical single pole breaker and mount it in an electrical outlet box ?

 

[Bert_]

You can get an FSU. Has a plug fuse and switch in a handybox or 4x4 cover. Normally used to protect small motors. Not aware of one with a breaker since a breaker doesn't really protect a motor.

What is the application?

 

[walta]

What is the load?

If the load is a motor does it have an internal overload? If it does the label on the motor will say “thermally protected”

https://www.zoro.com/square-d-manual-motor-starter-25a-600v-2510fg1p/i/G2786987/

Generally it is discouraged to have fuses or circuit breakers away from the panel or the appliance.


Walta

 

[rockwithjason]

you can use an sto but you have to replace fuses

 

[ishiboo]

You could make one pretty easily. The round circuit breakers would be easy to install with plenty of room in a switch box.

https://www.westmarine.com/buy/blue...MIkqS2-_XT3QIVwR5pCh3ccwVuEAQYBSABEgLBevD_BwE

I use Blue Sea for everything, but note they only rate it at 32VDC... but the breakers are made by Carling and clearly show they support line voltage.

 

[Zeke]

I have no answer but curious as to why.

 

[rpenterics]

As others have said knowing the application would help with a recommendation....but maybe something like this is what you're looking for?

Type F fractional horsepower starters provide overload protection as well as manual On-Off control for small motors in a variety of industrial and commercial installations. Typical applications include fans, conveyors, pumps, and small machine tools. ​

Page 3 - http://download.schneider-electric....ame=2510CT9701R01-16.pdf&p_Doc_Ref=2510CT9701

box or surface mounting:

 

[theoldwizard1]

I have no answer but curious as to why.

Inside of an RV. Probably just use a surface mount 2 space, 4 position load center. The regular toggle handles would look nicer.

 

[Evan(CA)]

Inside of an RV. Probably just use a surface mount 2 space, 4 position load center. The regular toggle handles would look nicer.

All your RV circuits are already protected, why do you want redundant protection?

 

[theoldwizard1]

All your RV circuits are already protected, why do you want redundant protection?

Replacing/upgrading.