HOM250 - 50 Amp Circuit Breaker

HOM250 - 50 Amp Circuit Breaker

Meet the 50 Amp 2-Pole Circuit Breaker (HOM250) from the Homeline™ series by Schneider Electric — a high-performance choice made for residential and light commercial settings where safety and ease of installation matter. With a 50 A current rating at 120/240 V AC and plug-in mounting design, this breaker gives you reliable protection and fast installation in one package. Whether you’re upgrading an older panel or spec’ing a new build, this unit delivers dependable electrical safeguarding while keeping the setup straightforward.

Key Features and Benefits

• Quick Plug-In Installation: The Homeline plug-in mount simplifies the setup process—saving you time on every job and reducing installation complexity.
• Solid Two-Pole Protection: This 2-pole breaker covers both hot legs in a 120/240 V system, giving you dependable circuit isolation in multi-wire applications.
• High Interrupting Capacity: Rated at 10 kA breaking capacity, it can interrupt large fault currents—adding an extra layer of safety to your electrical system.
• Flexible Wiring Options: The box lug terminals accept 8 AWG to 2 AWG wire, copper or aluminum—this flexibility means fewer wiring compromises and better contractor convenience.
• Industry Certified: UL-listed and HACR rated (for heating, air conditioning and refrigeration systems), so you can install with confidence in performance and compliance.
• Environmentally Aware Construction: Designed with greener components, it meets RoHS and REACh standards, letting you promote it as a more sustainable choice.

Technical Specifications

• Product Type: Miniature Circuit Breaker
  
• Series: Homeline™
  
• Current Rating: 50 A
  
• Voltage Rating: 120/240 V AC
  
• Mounting Type: Plug-in
  
• Poles: 2
  
• Breaking Capacity: 10 kA
  
• Electrical Connection: Box lugs
  
• Acceptable Wire Sizes: 8 AWG to 2 AWG (copper or aluminum)
  
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 3.13″
  • Width: 2.0″
  • Depth: 2.98″
• Ambient Operating Temperature: 40 °C
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• UL Listed: Meets established North American standards for safety and performance.
• HACR Rated: Approved for heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration system use.
• RoHS Compliant: Free of restricted hazardous substances.
• REACh Compliant: Meets EU chemical regulation standards.

Where It Works Best

• This breaker shines in residential homes or light commercial installations where reliable circuit protection and straightforward installation are top priorities. It’s an excellent pick when upgrading an existing panel to modern standards or configuring a new load center in a home, garage, workshop or small business space. Because of its plug-in mounting and flexible wiring accommodation, it also fits well with professionals who want efficiency and fewer on-site hassles.