{"product_id":"sungold-power-160-amp-dc-breaker","title":"SunGold Power 160 Amp DC Breaker","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe SunGold Power 160 Amp DC Breaker Adds Overload Protection and a Service Disconnect to Your Battery Circuit\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SunGold Power 160 Amp DC Breaker is a two-pole molded case circuit breaker in SunGold's SG-C series. It guards a DC circuit against overloads and short circuits and gives you a manual disconnect point for maintenance and emergency shutdown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is made for battery-based solar and energy storage systems, between a battery bank, an inverter and other DC power equipment. It suits homeowners and installers whose battery circuit calls for 160A protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSunGold Power 160 Amp DC Breaker Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e160A Rating for Battery and Inverter Circuits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 160A rating fits high-current battery and inverter circuits in smaller and mid-size systems. SunGold recommends 2\/0 AWG cable at this rating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWide DC Voltage Range\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe rated operating voltage runs from DC12V to 500V, with a 1000V insulation voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e25kA Breaking Capacity\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunGold rates the short-circuit breaking capacity (Icu) at 25kA and the rated breaking capacity (Ics) at 20kA. The thermo-magnetic release trips on sustained overloads as well as short circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWorks in Both Directions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe breaker handles battery charging and discharging. Overcurrent protection is the same either way, and only the short-circuit breaking capacity depends on the wiring direction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eClear ON and OFF Positions\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarked switch positions make it easy to see whether the circuit is live. A red button lets you trip the breaker by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReal-World Applications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBattery to inverter link.\u003c\/strong\u003e Protect and switch the DC feed between a battery bank and an inverter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSolar energy storage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Add a protected disconnect to the storage side of a solar system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackup power.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shut down the battery circuit quickly during service or an emergency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePractical Comparison\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSunGold Power 160 Amp DC Breaker Versus a Plain Disconnect Switch\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA switch alone isolates the circuit but does not trip on an overload or short circuit. This breaker does both jobs in one part.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSunGold Power 160 Amp DC Breaker Versus the 300A SG-C Model\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe two share the same frame size, voltage rating and breaking capacity. The 300A model is meant for larger battery banks and uses heavier 350 kcmil cable, while the 160A model pairs with 2\/0 AWG.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuyer Guidance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eInstallation Rules\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSunGold requires vertical mounting with the arc chamber on top. Horizontal and upside-down mounting are prohibited, and the terminals tighten to 5.0N.m. The rated ambient range is -10°C to +40°C at altitudes up to 2000m.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eThis May Be A Good Fit If\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour battery circuit calls for 160A protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou use 2\/0 AWG battery cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYour DC system runs at 500V or less\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYou want a breaker you can reset instead of a fuse\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow Should It Be Wired?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConnect the battery or other DC source to the top LINE terminals and the inverter or load to the bottom LOAD terminals. SunGold recommends this normal connection for full breaking performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eAre the Poles Polarity Specific?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. SunGold states that the positive and negative poles are interchangeable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow Do I Switch It Back On After a Trip?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePush the handle down to OFF, then push it up to ON. The handle won't go up while the breaker is still in the tripped state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x SunGold Power 160 Amp DC Breaker\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple Protection for Your Battery Circuit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SunGold Power 160 Amp DC Breaker combines overload and short-circuit protection with a manual disconnect for battery-based solar and storage systems. At Outbound Power, we help customers match breakers and cables to their batteries and inverters. If you have questions, our team is happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; max-width: 100%; overflow-x: auto;\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"8\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242); text-align: left; width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSunGold Power 160 Amp DC Breaker Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd colspan=\"2\" style=\"background-color: rgb(242, 242, 242);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eElectrical Ratings\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 44.1489%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 55.8511%;\"\u003eSunGold 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