Pollak Circuit Breaker - Cycling/Automatic Reset - 40 Amp - Straight Mount Bracket
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Pollak Circuit Breaker - Cycling/Automatic Reset - 40 Amp - Straight Mount Bracket
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Pollak Accessories and Parts - PK54540
- Wiring
- Circuit Breaker
- Pollak
- 40 Amp
This single-pole, thermal circuit breaker features a continuous cycle with an automatic reset. Breaker prevents battery from draining and auxiliary application from overdrawing. Typically used on hot leads.
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 (copper color) plating 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: 40 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
54-540 Pollak Single-Way, Thermal Circuit Breaker - Cycling/Automatic Reset - Straight Mounting Bracket - 40 Amp
Alternate to 9510
Customer Satisfaction Score:
99% were satisfied with this product
1% of customers were not satisfied
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Customer Reviews
Pollak Circuit Breaker - Cycling/Automatic Reset - 40 Amp - Straight Mount Bracket - PK54540
Average Customer Rating: 4.9 out of 5 stars (43 Customer Reviews)
This single-pole, thermal circuit breaker features a continuous cycle with an automatic reset. Breaker prevents battery from draining and auxiliary application from overdrawing. Typically used on hot leads.by: Anthony 06/14/2023
Worked perfect in my dump trailer to replace a burned up one. Still working right a year later.
by: Scott 05/03/2023
Added this fuse to the TOAD vehicle for the battery charge while towing.
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: Noella08/10/2023
Item is just what we wanted and ordered. It came pretty quick. Satisfied customer here :)
by: Larry M07/09/2015
All things listed were required although the terminals did not have a large enough opening as I needed. Also, it said that I needed 10 gauge wire but my Chevrolet is wired with 14 gauge so I have to modify the wiring. The idea was to hot wire the 12v pin on my stock 7 pin connector to supply my trailer with the necessary 12v to charge the trailer battery when on the road. However, after checking the stock wiring, I found it to be in good condition so I was able to reuse the existing stock wiring which was still in the stock wiring harness to the 7 pin hitch at the rear of my vehicle. I was able to pull the existing 12v wire off of the 12v pin in the fuse box and attach it to the new Pollack circuit breaker I purchased from etrailer.com I then only needed to use about 1 foot of the 10 gauge wire to go from my battery to the other pole of the Pollack circuit breaker. Very simple procedure sine I didn't have to run the 10 gauge back to the rear of the vehicle and attach it to the existing 14 gauge wire I had. The third picture I've posted with the red and blue wires next to each other show you the 10 gauge blue wire I purchased and the 14 gauge stock red wire that was in my truck.
by: TD06/26/2016
Perfect addition to protect my Tekonsha RF Prodigy wireless trailer brake controller. Simple to install and excellent protection.
by: Lee09/21/2017
Lots of purchases from etrailer. They have the parts I need at the best prices. And the technical info I need to get the job done.
Lee
9/21/2018
A year later and all my etrailer products still working.
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: Ron08/30/2015
Made my connection to a F150 for the brake controller very easy. The staff at Etrailer is to be commended as to how helpful they were with my hookup, on a Sunday no less. Outstanding customer support. Thank you!
by: Michael02/22/2013
Thanks for the detailed help with the wiring harness and wiring tips for my Nissan Pathfinder. This made the installation a breeze.
by: GW Baker02/01/2017
Great service as always!! Fast delivery! Etrailer has it all covered with product and install information, they make it easy!!
by: Carl R01/17/2017
Used this in a circuit to wire in my truck to charge my travel trailer battery while driving on the road. Works great.
by: John s RV electrical system02/07/2018
I rated the product in the middle category because until the charging system fails, I will not know how well this device works.
by: Neal 11/04/2016
Works as designed. Another great product from etrailer
Neal B.
11/4/2017
Product works as designed. Havent had any issues with it at all.
by: James c.01/05/2017
Works good with my application.
James C.
1/5/2018
Working great
by: Mark06/08/2020
The customer service I received was second to none. William was very knowledgeable in ever aspect of my purchase. Hitch is of high quality and good appearance. Will definitely buy their again.
by: Lawrence 07/21/2020
Item was purchased to replace circuit breaker on a backhoe. It was cheaper then backhoe dealer,seems to be the same thing. I will try it,hope it works like I think it will.
by: Rich J07/08/2013
Great product, exact replacement in my loader. Hard to get the old one out.
by: Chris M04/12/2017
I have not performed my installation yet but this is to compliment you on your order processing and shipping. This is my second order and everything was well packaged and delivered right on time. I recommend your site to people all the time. Thanks!
by: Bruce D.06/22/2017
Install couldn't be easier. Delivery was fast. Video showed everything I needed to know.
Thanks etrailer
by: Alan 02/14/2023
perfect replaement
by: Jeff E.04/22/2017
Product as described, works in my appli cation.
by: Jeff06/11/2018
Easy installation. Super easy to use.
by: Clint M05/03/2017
Does what is designed to do.
Clint M.
5/3/2018
Still working just as its supposed to.
by: Karl05/27/2016
Job done right!
Karl W.
5/28/2017
Perfect... reliable...
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