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Yes the voltage rating of devices is the maximum amount of voltage that it can handle. You could not use a 480 volt breaker on a 600 volt service and like wise you could not use a 208 volt rated breaker on a 480 volt service.

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No, you cannot use a 480V breaker with a 208V system. Breakers are designed to protect specific voltage systems, and using the wrong voltage breaker can result in damage to your equipment and pose safety risks. Always use breakers rated for the specific voltage of your electrical system.

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No. It will probably arc over when it pops, this could weld it shorted.

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you get a fire

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