Pollak Circuit Breaker - Cycling/Automatic Reset - 20 Amp - Straight Mount Bracket
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Pollak Circuit Breaker - Cycling/Automatic Reset - 20 Amp - Straight Mount Bracket
Item # PK54520
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Pollak Accessories and Parts - PK54520
- Wiring
- Circuit Breaker
- Pollak
- 20 Amp
This single-pole, thermal circuit breaker features a continuous cycle with an automatic reset. Circuit breaker prevents battery from draining and auxiliary application from overdrawing. Typical uses include brake controllers for four brakes.
Features:
- Metal housing with straight mounting bracket
- 2-Piece design
- Attached by spot welding
- Cycling automatic reset
- Cycles continuously during over-current condition
- Returns to run mode when source of over-current is removed
- (2) 10-32 Studs
- Yellow, dichromate plating (copper color) on battery terminal
- Zinc plating (silver color) on auxiliary terminal
- Straight mounting bracket
- SAE Standard J553 compliant
Specs:
- Applications: Accessory circuit, cooling fan, door locks, headlamps, tail lamps, window lift, sunroof, trailering package, electric brake controls
- Terminal dimensions: 0.66" long
- Current rating: 20 DC amp
- Voltage rating: 12 VDC (Voltage Direct Current)
- Operating temperature: -10 degrees F (-23 degrees C) to 150 degrees F (65 degrees C)
- Storage temperature: -20 degrees F (-29 degrees C) to 200 degrees F (93 degrees C)
- 1-Year limited warranty
Alternate to 9506P
54-520 Pollak Single-Way, Thermal Circuit Breaker - Cycling/Automatic Reset - 20 Amp
Customer Satisfaction Score:
98% were satisfied with this product
2% of customers were not satisfied
- Did not arrive in time
- Wrong item was ordered
Customer Reviews
Pollak Circuit Breaker - Cycling/Automatic Reset - 20 Amp - Straight Mount Bracket - PK54520
Average Customer Rating: 4.7 out of 5 stars (32 Customer Reviews)
This single-pole, thermal circuit breaker features a continuous cycle with an automatic reset. Circuit breaker prevents battery from draining and auxiliary application from overdrawing. Typical uses include brake controllers for four brakes.by: Matt05/11/2020
etrailer.com has been an easy company to work with. They were helpful in making sure we had what we needed to install our trailer hitch successfully. Thank you for your help. We have recommended you to friends and family and will continue to do business with you in the future.
by: Benjamin 08/12/2023
Fast shipping and good quality parts for a fair price. Thank you.
by: Neyle J.09/01/2020
This circuit breaker for electric trailer brakes is working fine after a year's use. No complaints. Good reputable company to deal with.
by: Ryan03/10/2018
connectors and breakers to hook up my brake controller arrived in order, installed easily, and lasted 1 year so far...
by: Dan07/03/2013
Got two of these for rewiring my truck and trailer. These were the best priced I found-even cheaper than the non-auto versions available locally. The shipping was reasonable and delivery time was good.
I was very satisfied and will return for additional items as needed.
by: Roger04/13/2023
Worked out perfectly.
by: Randy S.02/23/2017
I purchased the 20 amp CB to go with the Prodigy RF brake controller. This is due to their warning and caution in the installation manual.
by: Allen08/21/2014
The product is exactly what I expected, I haven't installed it yet.
I will testify that this site is the real deal. Not only did they have the best price for what I wanted but it was delivered to my door at a lower cost than I could have purchased it for locally and it arrived in a timely fashion. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase from this site again if the price is competative for what I'm looking for. I don't live close to any stores so it's most convienent to have it delivered rather than taking the time or expense to go get it. Their service and technical advice is excellant, that's an added bonus.
by: Troy 11/02/2021
I got exactly what I ordered. Just make sure, if you order the fuse box to get the fuses without brackets. A rotary grinder made quick work of the brackets and they fit perfect in the fuse box
by: Tom 01/24/2023
Another easy install and wiring would buy again for additional projects.
by: David M04/03/2015
Easy to install inline for the brake controller.
by: Jeffrey 06/04/2021
I Haven't installed yet but the customer service with etrailer is great, they continued to help when I made an error on my order
by: John05/09/2018
Simple, reliable, does what it should. A good value.
by: Rick01/31/2011
The PK54520 circuit breaker appears to be a quality product and was simple to install. I hope I never need it to function.
The same product was 3x the price at the local trailer supply establishment.
Thanks
Rick
by: John 11/10/2022
Just what I needed. Thanks, John
by: Jim F12/23/2020
Does the job for good price just convenient to have all parts arrive before install and not chase for parts.
by: Dan P09/17/2014
product arrived in timely manner and as expected. Haven't used them yet, so no input on performance.
by: Benjamin02/05/2019
I've used 2 of them and they work remarkably well. Good quality and quick delivery.
by: James03/10/2022
In service 1 year. No issues.
by: Brad S05/18/2015
Parts was as it should be, worked fine when installed, fast delivery,
by: George03/25/2013
Haven't installed it yet, looks good
by: Jason Sahloff06/25/2013
Quality built product, does exactly what it needs to.
by: Me09/14/2017
Works as expected.
by: Allen05/29/2016
Great price
by: Jose01/08/2021
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