The BGA160501 SQUARE D 1P 50A 347/600V A PH I LINE is a high-performance single-pole circuit breaker designed to handle up to 50 amps in a 347/600V electrical system. Ideal for commercial applications, it offers reliable protection and ensures safety for your electrical installations. Trust in its durability and efficiency.
| Brand | Square D |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard (Thermal-Magnetic) |
| Amperage | 50 A |
| Poles | 1-Pole |
| Voltage | 347/600V |
| Interrupting Rating | 18 kA |
| Mounting | Plug-In |
| Frame / Series | BGA |
| Catalogue # | SQDBGA160501 |
The Square D BGA160501 is a BGA-frame, plug-in, single-pole 50A 347/600V molded-case circuit breaker rated for 18 kA interrupting capacity. As a 347/600V-rated MCCB, it is designed for commercial and industrial panelboards and switchboards that accept BGA-frame plug-in breakers — it is not intended for residential loadcentres. Typical applications include Canadian 600V distribution panels in retail, office, and light-industrial environments.
Panel fit depends on your specific panelboard's bus configuration and frame acceptance. Send us your panelboard model and we'll confirm compatibility.
The BGA160501 is rated for 347/600V — the standard voltage system used in Canadian commercial buildings — and carries an 18 kA interrupting rating. Its single-pole, 50A configuration makes it well suited for branch circuit protection of lighting and equipment loads on 347/600V panelboards.
Square D has transitioned many BGA-frame products over the years. If the BGA160501 is no longer in active production, Northern Breaker Group specialises in sourcing obsolete and hard-to-find breakers. Contact our Calgary, Edmonton, or Vancouver counter or request a quote online and we'll advise on availability or a suitable equivalent.
Only if the panelboard and feeder conductors are rated for the new amperage, and the replacement breaker is the same BGA frame and plug-in style. Changing the ampere rating affects both overcurrent protection and conductor sizing requirements under the Canadian Electrical Code. We recommend consulting a licensed electrician or electrical engineer before substituting a different rating.
