FAL12020 - 20 Amp Circuit Breaker

FAL12020 - 20 Amp Circuit Breaker

The FAL12020 circuit breaker offers a high-quality solution to safeguard your electrical system, whether in a home, commercial property or industrial setting. Designed by Schneider Electric, this single-pole breaker is rated at 20 amps and 240 volts—making it a reliable choice when you want dependable circuit protection without compromising on installation ease or environmental credentials.

Key Features and Benefits

• Thermal-Magnetic Trip Unit: This circuit breaker combines thermal protection (for overloads) with magnetic protection (for short circuits) so your circuits are defended from multiple fault conditions.
• High Fault-Current Capability: With a high breaking capacity, the FAL12020 is well-suited for environments that demand strong protection under fault conditions.
• Straightforward Installation: Unit mounting mode with clearly labelled lugs for load and line connections makes setup faster and less error-prone.
• Trusted Brand Quality: From Schneider Electric, a manufacturer with broad electrical-system credibility—giving you confidence in performance and longevity.

Technical Specifications

• Line Rated Current: 20 A
  
• Number of Poles: 1
  
• Magnetic Hold Current: 275 A
  
• Magnetic Tripping Current: 600 A
  
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 6.4 in (162.56 mm)
  • Width: 1.5 in (38.10 mm)
  • Depth: 4.13 in (104.90 mm)
• Weight: 30.55 oz (866 g)
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Certifications: CSA and UL Listed — ensures compliance with North American electrical safety standards.
• Environmental Compliance: RoHS and REACh compliant — aligned with global environmental standards.
• Sustainability: Marked with Green Premium™ indicating Schneider Electric’s commitment to environmentally-responsible design; mercury-free construction further enhances safe disposal and system sustainability.

Where It Works Best

• The FAL12020 is ideal for integration in residential service panels, retail or commercial branch-circuit protection, and light industrial installations where dependable, single-pole 20 A/240 V protection is required. If your system demands trustworthy breaker protection — especially in architectures with significant fault-current potential — this model delivers. It’s equally at home in a home wiring upgrade, a retail fit-out or as part of your facility preventative maintenance stock.