HOM260 - 60 Amp Circuit Breaker

HOM260 - 60 Amp Circuit Breaker

Upgrade your electrical protection with the Schneider Electric Homeline HOM260 miniature circuit breaker — a smart choice for both residential and commercial panels. Rated at 60 amps and compatible with 120/240 VAC systems, this 2-pole breaker fits seamlessly into Homeline load centers and delivers dependable performance when you need it most. Its 10 kA interrupting rating ensures strong safeguard against overloads and short circuits, and the HACR rating means it’s ready for heating, air-conditioning, and refrigeration equipment environments. Installation is simplified thanks to plug-in mounting and box-lug connections (8 AWG to 2 AWG, copper or aluminum), making it both versatile and user-friendly. Whether you’re upgrading a home panel or outfitting a light commercial setup, this breaker offers the protection and flexibility you require.

Key Features and Benefits

• Reliable protection: With a 10 kA interrupting capacity, the HOM260 gives you solid coverage from high fault currents and abnormal conditions.
• Simplified installation: Its plug-in design plus box-lug option (8 AWG–2 AWG, copper or aluminum) speeds up setup and provides wiring flexibility.
• Versatile compatibility: Designed for Homeline load centers and suitable for both residential and commercial use, this breaker handles broad applications.
• HACR-rated: Specifically cleared for use with heating, air-conditioning and refrigeration equipment, offering compliance and peace of mind.
• Durable construction: Built with environmental compliance in mind (see next section), you get a product that lasts and meets modern standards.
  

Technical Specifications

• Current rating: 60 A
  
• Voltage rating: 120/240 V AC
  
• Mounting type: Plug-in
  
• Poles: 2
  
• Short circuit interrupting rating: 10 kA
  
• Electrical connection type: Box lugs
  
• Wire size range: 1 × AWG 8 to AWG 2 (copper or aluminum)
  
• Approximate dimensions:
  • Height ≈ 3.13 inches
  • Width ≈ 2.0 inches
  • Depth ≈ 2.98 inches

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Environmental Standards: This breaker is RoHS- and REACH-compliant, meaning it meets stringent environmental and chemical safety standards.
• Green Premium Program: It’s part of Schneider Electric’s “Green Premium” line, ensuring transparency of environmental impacts, exclusion of heavy toxic metals and mercury, and a design mindful of sustainability.
  

Where It Works Best

• Ideal for replacing or upgrading panels in homes, multi-unit dwellings, light commercial buildings and similar facilities
• A strong choice when wiring copper or aluminum conductors in the 8 AWG to 2 AWG range
• Suitable for HVAC systems, refrigeration units, heat pumps and other equipment needing HACR-rated protection
• Perfect when you’re looking for a 60 amp, 2-pole option in a Homeline-compatible load center and want flexibility in installation