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title: Series 18 | Mechanical Products
description: MP Series 18 marine circuit breaker UL 1500, & Trip Free is well suited for waterproof applications. Marine, Heavy Equipment, Trucks, Buses & Battery Chargers.  Cross reference for Sensata Klixon Eaton Bussmann Blue Sea Systems
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# MP Series 18 Push-to-Reset Circuit Breaker

## Rugged Weatherproof Circuit Breaker

The weatherproof and ignition protected characteristics are well suited for applications in Marine, Heavy Equipment, Trucks/Busses and Battery Chargers. Available in a wide amperage range, the Series 18 Push-to-Reset Thermal Circuit Breaker is available in both manual and automatic reset configurations. This circuit breaker is designed to be fit and form compatible to previously available devices such as Sensata Klixon and Bussmann, while offering superior performance.

MP Series 18 is made in the USA

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#### Key Features

- Made in the USA
- Designed for the harshest environments
- UL1500 rated Push-to-Reset Circuit Breaker
- Compliances -MIL-STD-202, SAEJ553, ABYC-E11, SAEJ1428, UL1500
- Trip Free

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#### Ratings

- Voltage - 120VAC/32VDC
- Current - 2 to 70 Amps
- Short Circuit Interrupt - 3kA@32VDC/120VAC, 5ka@32VDC, rating dependent

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#### Testing Performed

- Vibration: 10g force
- Shock: 100g force
- Corrosion: 96hr salt-spray
- Humidity: 240ht at 95% RH

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