QO230 **Older Style** - 30 Amp Circuit Breaker

QO230  **Older Style** - 30 Amp Circuit Breaker

The QO230 Older Style Plug-On Circuit Breaker is a 2-pole, 30-amp circuit breaker designed for use in your compatible Type QO load centers and panelboards. Rated at 10kA at 120/240VAC, it provides branch-circuit protection against overloads and short circuits while maintaining proper fit and function in existing electrical distribution systems. This older style plug-on breaker is well suited for replacing a matching breaker in legacy installations where maintaining compatibility is important. Built to last and manufactured to meet the dimensional and electrical characteristics required for its application, the QO230 helps restore safe, dependable operation when replacing a worn or damaged breaker. Whether you use it in residential, commercial, or light industrial electrical systems with compatible equipment, this breaker delivers the form, fit, and functionality needed for a proper replacement.

Key Features and Benefits

• Part Number: Part Number: QO230 Older Style.
• 2-Pole Configuration: 2-pole configuration for 120/240VAC applications.
• 30 Amp Rating: 30 Amp rating for appropriately sized branch circuits.
• Plug-On Design: Plug-on design for installation in compatible Type QO load centers and panelboards.
• 10kA Interrupting Rating: 10kA interrupting rating at 120/240VAC.
• Replacement Design: Designed as a form, fit, and functional replacement for compatible older style Type QO applications.
• Circuit Protection: Helps protect electrical circuits from overloads and short circuits.
• Built to Last: Built to last for long-term service in compatible electrical systems.
  

Technical Specifications

• Part Number: QO230 Older Style
  
• Type: QO
  
• Breaker Style: Plug-On Circuit Breaker
  
• Poles: 2
  
• Amperes: 30A
  
• Voltage Rating: 120/240VAC
  
• Interrupting Rating (A.I.C.): 10kA @ 120/240VAC
  
• Dimensions:
  • Height: 3.0 in.
  • Width: 1.5 in.
  • Depth: 2.5 in.

Material Compliance and Certifications

• Industry Standards: Designed for use in compatible Type QO electrical distribution systems. Rated 10kA at 120/240VAC for branch circuit protection.
• Installation Requirements: Intended for installation in accordance with applicable electrical codes and manufacturer requirements. Verify compatibility with the existing panel and application before installation.
  

Where It Works Best

• The QO230 Older Style circuit breaker is ideal for replacing a compatible 30-amp, 2-pole Type QO plug-on breaker in existing residential, commercial, and light industrial electrical systems. It is commonly used in compatible load centers and panelboards serving 240-volt branch circuits, including equipment such as air conditioning units, water heaters, compressors, and other appropriately rated electrical loads. It is intended for applications where maintaining compatibility with an existing older style Type QO panel is the primary requirement.