GFEP240 - 40 Amp GFCI (30mA) Circuit Breaker
- 40 Amp
- 10kA @ 120/240VAC
- 2 Pole
Purchase Options: New In Box
GFEP240 - 40 Amp GFCI (30mA) Circuit Breaker Description
GFEP240 - 40 Amp GFCI (30mA) Circuit Breaker
The GFEP240 is built for one job—protecting your equipment from ground faults before they turn into bigger (and more expensive) problems. Instead of waiting for a major failure, this breaker trips at 30mA, which is where you want it if you're trying to protect systems, not just people. It’s a 40 amp, 2-pole unit rated for 120/240VAC, so it fits right into a lot of common commercial and light industrial setups. You’ll usually see something like this on HVAC systems, machinery, or anything where downtime costs money. The 10kA interrupting rating gives it enough capacity to handle fault conditions without hesitation. And physically, it’s compact—so you’re not fighting for space inside the panel. This isn’t a specialty piece you’ll only use once. It’s the kind of breaker you keep coming back to when equipment protection actually matters.
Key Features and Benefits
- Trips at 30mA: Helps protect equipment from ground fault damage
- 40A, 2-pole design: For standard two-phase applications
- 10kA interrupt rating: For solid fault protection
- GFEP type breaker: Made specifically for equipment (not personnel-level GFCI)
- Compact size: Fits without forcing panel changes
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Helps reduce downtime: And unnecessary repair work
Technical Specifications
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Part Number: GFEP240
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Amperage: 40 Amp
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Poles: 2
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Voltage Rating: 120/240VAC
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Interrupting Capacity: 10kA
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Frame Type: GFEP
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Ground Fault Trip: 30mA
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Dimensions:
- Height: 3.19"
- Width: 2.0"
- Depth: 2.5"
Material Compliance and Certifications
- Industry Standards: Built to meet standard expectations for electrical protection devices used in commercial and industrial environments.
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Application Suitability: Suitable for systems that require dependable, code-aligned circuit protection.
Where It Works Best
- HVAC units and mechanical systems
- Industrial equipment and control panels
- Commercial buildings with sensitive electrical loads
- Any setup where a ground fault could mean downtime or costly damage
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Specifications
- Depth:2.5
- Height:3.19
- Width:2.0
- Poles:2
- Amperes:40
- A.I.C. Rating & Volts:10kA @ 120/240VAC
- Type:GFEP
- Approx Dimensions:2.00"W x 3.19"L x 2.50"D
- Additional Notes:Type GFEP, 30mA Equipment Protection Ground Fault Circuit Interrupting Circuit Breaker
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