WALTON double-pole breaker

<p><span style="color:rgb(10,10,10);font-family:'Google Sans', Arial, sans-serif;">A double-pole breaker is </span>a 240-volt circuit breaker that occupies two slots in an electrical panel, designed to protect high-demand appliances (e.g., HVAC, ovens, dryers) by switching off both hot wires simultaneously during a fault<span style="color:rgb(10,10,10);font-family:'Google Sans', Arial, sans-serif;">. These breakers (rated 20-60A) enhance safety by eliminating "phantom voltage," making them essential for 240V, or 120/240V circuits.</span></p>