"aemeijers" wrote in message
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Ed Pawlowski wrote:
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I've seen a few pole barns done on the cheap that way, using the
breakers as switches. Not recommended, for obvious reasons.
Switch-rated breakers? They must exist.


Yes, they are common in industrial and commercial applications.
Would a guy wiring up a backyard pole barn or private horse stable
typically be aware of the difference, and where to get them? The ones I
saw looked like normal residential breakers, with no visible markings
saying they were switch-rated, or the big heavy-duty appearance and feel
industrial stuff seems to have. These were not feeding big blowers or
heaters, or massive lights or anything. Just typical barn lights and one
or two outside floods.

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aem, always eager to learn, sends....

The homeowner may not, but any electrician should know about them. Readily
available at the supply house. You'd have to pull a breaker and check the
model number to be sure of what you have though.