Can a breaker be used as a disconnect

[reyamkram]

I have 3 new thermolators, and the FLA is 12.43 amp at 460 volts, I need to remove the old ones that where installed around 20 years ago, for the new ones, can I use
3-20 amp breakers as the disconnect, or do I need to install 3-fused or safety disconnects one for each unit.

Thank you,

 

[petersonra]

You can use breakers as disconnects. Keep in mind there are other requirements for disconnecting means besides what device is allowed to be used.

 

[Buck Parrish]

In the old days they used fuses to protect against over load protection. Today most breakers have that built in.

 

[reyamkram]

Thank you,
Question,

I have 3 Thermarator's, each is 460 volts 3 phase the FLA is 12.43 amps.
do I need each unit on its own disconnect ( breaker ), or can I have all
3 on one disconnect. to be code complaint, ?? I am in industrial manufacturer
Thank you. for any and all information.

 

[Jraef]

Duplicate posting.