GE TEY250 - 50 A, 480 V, 2-Pole Bolt-On Circuit Breaker | AmpState

Meet the GE TEY250—a 50 A, 480 V, 2-pole bolt-on molded case circuit breaker engineered to guard your electrical system from overloads and short circuits. Designed for dependable branch-circuit protection in panelboards and loadcenters, this unit delivers solid performance where high voltage distribution and reliable protection matter most.

• Secure bolt-on mounting provides a rigid, vibration-resistant bus connection, reducing the risk of loose connections in dynamic panel environments.
• Thermal-magnetic trip unit delivers stable, repeatable protection by combining thermal overload sensing with magnetic instantaneous tripping for fast response to short circuits.
• 240-volt to 480-volt compatibility—specifically rated at 480 V to protect high-voltage branch circuits in commercial and light industrial settings.
• OEM panelboard compatibility designed to work with matching GE and compatible OEM loadcenters, simplifying replacement and upgrades without compatibility concerns.
• Durable molded-case construction built to withstand routine electrical noise and environments typically found in residential, commercial, and light industrial applications.
• 2-pole design provides coordinated phase protection for multiwire circuits, improving safety and reducing nuisance trips in balanced systems.

Technical specifications at a glance

• Manufacturer: GE
• Part Number: TEY250
• Type: Thermal-magnetic molded case circuit breaker
• Amperage Rating: 50 A
• Voltage Rating: 480 V
• Number of Poles: 2
• Mounting Style: Bolt-on
• Application: Branch circuit overcurrent and short-circuit protection

Ideal use cases

• New installations in commercial panelboards and industrial panels requiring reliable 480 V protection for feeders and high-current circuits.
• Repairs or upgrades in residential, commercial, or light industrial setups where a bolt-on, high-reliability breaker is needed to maintain panel integrity and minimize vibration-related connection issues.
• Systems where a precise thermal-magnetic trip curve helps maintain consistent protection across varying ambient temperatures and load conditions.

Why choose TEY250 for your panel protection

The TEY250 isn’t just a drop-in part—it’s a deliberate choice for robust protection. Its bolt-on design reduces the risk of loosening from panel vibrations, a common failure point in busy electrical environments. The thermal-magnetic trip mechanism ensures quick, predictable responses to both overloads and short circuits, helping minimize equipment damage and downtime. And with OEM-panelboard compatibility, you can upgrade or replace components with confidence, knowing you’re maintaining a cohesive, safe distribution system.

Whether you’re safeguarding motors, lighting feeds, or other high-demand circuits in a commercial or light-industrial setting, the GE TEY250 delivers dependable, long-lasting protection that performs when it matters most.