Tesla MCB1P16 Single Pole 16 Amp 6kA C Curve Miniature Circuit Breaker

Description

Sixteen amps, single phase. The standard GPO circuit breaker.

The Tesla MCB1P16 is a Single Pole 16A 6kA C Curve Miniature Circuit Breaker built to IEC/EN60898. It provides thermal-magnetic protection for single-phase circuits in residential, commercial, and light industrial switchboards — compact at just 1 module wide, and approved for Australian use.

• Single Pole / 16A / 6kA breaking capacity
• C Curve — general-purpose, handles moderate inrush
• 240V AC / 50-60Hz
• Thermal-magnetic trip — bi-metal overload + magnetic short-circuit
• DIN rail mount — 1 module width, 35mm rail
• Pillar clamp terminal — rigid conductor up to 25mm²
• IP20 rated for enclosed switchboard installation
• IEC/EN60898 — Australian approval number V08030
• Mechanical life: 10,000 cycles | Electrical life: 4,000 cycles
• HPC2 Series — available 10A to 63A

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The Go-To Rating for GPO and Appliance Circuits

The 16A single pole MCB is one of the most frequently installed breakers in Australian residential and commercial switchboards. It's the standard rating for general power outlet (GPO) circuits, single-phase air conditioning units, and light commercial equipment — wherever a 10A circuit doesn't provide enough headroom but a 20A isn't warranted. The thermal-magnetic trip delivers two-stage protection: a bi-metal strip for sustained overloads, a magnetic element for instantaneous short-circuit response. At 6kA it handles fault levels across Australian residential and commercial switchboards.

The 1 module footprint keeps boards compact. In residential switchboards, retail fit-outs, and commercial offices where GPO circuits multiply quickly, every module saved counts. The MCB1P16 fits where space is tight without sacrificing rated performance.

Termination and Installation

Clips straight onto 35mm DIN rail. The pillar clamp terminal accepts rigid conductors up to 25mm² — no ferrules required. IP20 is appropriate for any enclosed switchboard or distribution enclosure. Same HPC2 construction, approval number (V08030), and IEC/EN60898 compliance as every other MCB in the range.

Q: What is the difference between the MCB1P16 and MCB1P10?
A: Both are Tesla HPC2 Series Single Pole 6kA C Curve MCBs with identical construction and approvals. The only difference is current rating — 16A vs 10A. The MCB1P16 is the standard choice for GPO circuits and single-phase appliance circuits; the MCB1P10 suits lighter lighting and low-load circuits where 10A is sufficient.

Q: Is the Tesla MCB1P16 approved for use in Australian switchboards?
A: Yes. The MCB1P16 carries Australian regulatory approval number V08030 and is manufactured to IEC/EN60898. It is suitable for use in compliant Australian residential, commercial, and light industrial switchboard installations.

Q: What conductor sizes does the MCB1P16 accept?
A: The pillar clamp terminal accepts rigid (solid or stranded) copper conductors up to 25mm². This covers conductor sizes typically used with a 16A single-phase circuit in residential and commercial switchboard applications.