General Electric V17305 5A 3-Pole 480 V Circuit Breaker

The General Electric V17305 5A 3-Pole 480 V Circuit Breaker is purpose-built for robust protection in demanding 3-phase electrical systems. This GE breaker delivers a precise 5-amp trip rating, ensuring sensitive circuits stay safeguarded while minimizing nuisance trips in normal operation.

• Part Number: V17305
• Current rating: 5 A
• Poles: 3
• Voltage rating: 480 V

Why a 3-pole design matters: in a 3-phase setup, all three hot conductors are simultaneously monitored and interrupted. This guarantees a safe, complete disconnect during faults, protecting both equipment and personnel. The 480 V rating positions this breaker for heavier industrial loads, data centers, and manufacturing environments where high-power equipment runs on 3-phase power.

Ideal use cases include protecting and coordinating:

• 3-phase motors and drives in manufacturing lines
• Power distribution panels within industrial HVAC and processing systems
• Control circuits and PLC-driven machinery that require reliable, low-trip-threshold protection
• Emergency stop and safety interlock circuits that demand prompt, coordinated disconnection

Practical considerations for installation and operation: verify compatibility with your panel and existing trip curves, and ensure correct three-pole wiring to guarantee a simultaneous disconnect across all phases. This part is designed to integrate into systems that operate at up to 480 V and will protect sensitive equipment from overloads without compromising performance in normal use.

Choosing the General Electric V17305 means selecting a trusted GE engineering standard for 3-phase protection. It’s a deliberate choice for facilities aiming to reduce downtime, safeguard costly machinery, and maintain safer electrical operations in environments where precision, reliability, and rapid fault isolation matter most.