Wade Lippman wrote:
There is quite a price difference, but what is the functional
difference between HVAC breakers and standard ones?

A standard 240-volt, single phase breaker is a breaker. If the breaker is
the right size for the HVAC equipment then it will work.

I have never seen a HVAC breaker, maybe a three phase breaker?

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Moe Jones
HVAC Service Technician
Energy Equalizers Inc.
Houston, Texas
www.EnergyEqualizers.com