FD3030 - 30Amp Circuit Breaker

FD3030 - 30Amp Circuit Breaker

Finding the right circuit breaker replacement usually comes down to the details that are easy to overlook. A breaker can have the same amp rating and still be the wrong choice if the frame, trip unit, pole configuration, or interrupting rating does not match the existing equipment. Anyone who has opened a panel during a maintenance call knows that checking those details ahead of time is much easier than dealing with a mismatch after the work has started.

Whether you're replacing a breaker that has reached the end of its service life or being kept as a spare for critical equipment, having the correct breaker available can save valuable time when electrical issues arise.

Key Features and Benefits

• Eaton Series C complete molded case circuit breaker
• Catalog Number: FD3030
• 30 Amp current rating
• Three-pole configuration
• F-frame construction
• T186 thermal magnetic trip unit
• Rated for 600 VAC and 250 VDC applications
• 50/60 Hz frequency rating
• Load-side terminal configuration
• Intended as a form, fit, and function replacement for compatible Eaton Series C equipment
• Suitable for maintenance projects and spare breaker inventory
• Built to last in commercial and industrial electrical systems
  

Technical Specifications

• Manufacturer: Eaton
  
• Catalog Number: FD3030
  
• Series: Series C
  
• Product Type: Molded Case Circuit Breaker
  
• Circuit Breaker Type: FD
  
• Frame: F
  
• Frame Type: Complete Breaker
  
• Amperage Rating: 30 Amps
  
• Number of Poles: 3
  
• Trip Unit: T186 Thermal Magnetic
  
• Voltage Rating: 600 VAC / 250 VDC
  
• Frequency: 50/60 Hz
  
• Interrupting Rating:
  • 65 kAIC at 240 VAC
  • 35 kAIC at 480 VAC
• Terminals: Load Side
  
• Dimensions: 6 in. H × 4.13 in. W × 3.38 in. D
  
• Weight: 4.5 lbs
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

The Eaton FD3030 is UL Listed and manufactured to published specifications for Series C molded case circuit breakers. Before replacing an existing breaker, verify the frame size, amperage rating, number of poles, voltage rating, interrupting capacity, trip unit, and terminal configuration to ensure it matches the equipment already installed.

Where It Works Best

The FD3030 is commonly used in manufacturing plants, commercial buildings, warehouses, schools, healthcare facilities, municipal buildings, and industrial facilities that use compatible Eaton Series C electrical distribution equipment.