Bi directional breaker

I have a small RV system. 2 100A Lion batteries and a handful of chargers.  I'm looking for a 60a resettable breaker that works in both directions to accommodate both charging and discharging. It's super confusing to try to sort out which breakers can work in both directions especially since I'm not current on the tech.

Any advice is appreciated. 

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  • BB.
    BB. Super Moderators, Administrators Posts: 33,649 admin
    edited January 11 #2
    Is this what you are looking for?

    https://www.midnitesolar.com/productPhoto.php?product_ID=197&productCat_ID=16&sortOrder=13
    • NON POLARIZED
    • Listed for 120vac and 150vdc
    • Width 0.75 inch
    • 1/4 inch studs
    • Breaker Torque Value: 30 In-Lbs (3.4NM)
    • Environmental Rating - Type 1 (Indoor)
    • Listed for US & Canada when used in appropriate breaker box
    • Includes two 6-32 x 0.195” Pan Head Phillips mounting screws
    From our host NAWS/NAZ:

    https://www.solar-electric.com/midnite-solar-150-volts-60-amps-dc-panel-mount-circuit-breaker.html

    In the "olden days" (5-10+ years ago????), DC circuit breakers could be rated for polarized operation (basically, +/- current flow in the "correct" direction, everything works fine. Current flow in the "backwards" direction, and the ARC from opening contacts could be pulled into the workings of the breaker, and not the flame chute, setting the breaker on fire).

    At least one issue with polarity is there is a magnet that "blows" the Arc into the flame chute, and with reverse current flow, the magnet blows the Arc into the guts of the breaker, and setting the breaker on fire. Note that even manual switching of loads below rated current can "damage" polarized circuit breakers when exposed to reverse current flow.

    As I understand, new UL/NRTL requirements prohibit polarized breakers to avoid this issue.

    -Bill
    Near San Francisco California: 3.5kWatt Grid Tied Solar power system+small backup genset
  • NANOcontrol
    NANOcontrol Registered Users Posts: 277 ✭✭✭
    What voltage?  Shouldn't have much trouble with any DC breaker at 24V.  I've tested these and some even work better backwards.  There is such crap out there.