[VHFcontesting] [NEWSVHF] defunct circuit breaker

[Thomas Wright]

Single pole 15- and 20-amp circuit breakers are allowed to be used a
switches. When rated for switch use, they will be marked SWD.  Most all
single pole 15s & 20 s are rated/marked.
Tom N4HN

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Subject: [NEWSVHF] defunct circuit breaker

Dave

Not sure how you use your circuit breakers ... but they're not intended for
use as on/off switches. I've abused them in that manner myself and can
attest to shorter than expected like span. Usually they get flakey before
they crap out altogether.

You may already be aware of this ... if so, nevermind. 

Jay W1VD     
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