{"product_id":"tec36030-general-electrics-molded-case-circuit-breakers-feed-thru-30-amp-3-pole-600-v","title":"GE - TEC36030 – 30A 3-Pole 600V Magnetic-Only Feed-Thru Circuit Breaker","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE TEC36030\u003c\/strong\u003e is a 3-pole, 30-amp \u003cstrong\u003emagnetic-only (instantaneous trip)\u003c\/strong\u003e molded case circuit breaker rated for 600VAC with an interrupting capacity of \u003cstrong\u003e18kA\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed for \u003cstrong\u003eFeed-Thru\u003c\/strong\u003e mounting, this motor circuit protector-style breaker delivers instantaneous-only protection — making it the correct choice for motor branch circuits where overload protection is provided separately by a motor starter or overload relay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTEC36030\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGE \/ General Electric\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmperage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePoles\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3-Pole\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVoltage Rating\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e600VAC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInterrupting Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18kA @ 600V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTrip Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic Only (Instantaneous Trip)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMounting Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeed-Thru\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeries \/ Frame\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTEC Series\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStandard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUL 489, CSA C22.2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFeatures \u0026amp; Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMagnetic-only (instantaneous) trip\u003c\/strong\u003e — trips only on high-magnitude fault currents, not on motor inrush — eliminating nuisance tripping on motor starts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e18kA interrupting capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e — suitable for 600V industrial motor circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFeed-Thru mounting\u003c\/strong\u003e — compatible with GE TEC-frame panelboards and switchboards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUL 489 listed and CSA C22.2 certified for North American motor circuit applications\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces TEC-frame instantaneous trip breakers in existing equipment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eGE TEC Series\u003c\/strong\u003e magnetic-only breaker is specifically engineered for motor branch circuit protection per NEC Article 430. Unlike thermal magnetic breakers, the TEC36030 will not trip during normal motor starting inrush currents, which can reach 6–8× full load amps. Overload protection must be provided by a separate overload relay or motor starter — making this ideal for across-the-line and reduced-voltage motor starter installations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTypical Applications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMotor branch circuit protection at 600V per NEC Article 430\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIndustrial motor control centers (MCCs) and motor starters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHVAC equipment, compressors, and pump motor feeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement for GE TEC-frame instantaneous trip breakers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Why use a magnetic-only breaker like the TEC36030 instead of a thermal magnetic breaker?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: For motor circuits, NEC Article 430 allows magnetic-only (instantaneous) breakers when overload protection is provided by a motor overload relay. This prevents nuisance tripping during motor inrush currents, which thermal magnetic breakers may incorrectly interpret as overloads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: What is the interrupting capacity of the TEC36030?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: The TEC36030 has an interrupting capacity of 18kA at 600V, suitable for most industrial motor branch circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is the TEC36030 UL listed for motor circuit applications?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA: Yes, it is UL 489 listed and CSA C22.2 certified for use in North American motor branch circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GE","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":48396205359352,"sku":"TEC36030-U","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/1209\/3176\/files\/Photoroom_20260203_152017.jpg?v=1778795117","url":"https:\/\/alphabreakersandcontrols.com\/products\/tec36030-general-electrics-molded-case-circuit-breakers-feed-thru-30-amp-3-pole-600-v","provider":"Alpha Breakers \u0026 Controls","version":"1.0","type":"link"}