General Electrics FBN36TE090RV - 90 A, 3-Pole Bolt-On Circuit Breaker | AmpState

The General Electrics FBN36TE090RV is a robust 90 A, 3-pole bolt-on molded case circuit breaker designed to safeguard panelboards and load centers with consistent, dependable protection. Built for residential, commercial, and light industrial applications, this unit delivers reliable overcurrent and short-circuit protection when it matters most.

Why the FBN36TE090RV stands out

• Bolt-on mounting: Provides a rigid, vibration-resistant connection to the bus, reducing the risk of loose terminations in active electrical environments.
• Thermal-magnetic trip unit: Combines thermal and magnetic sensing for stable, repeatable protection. This means fewer nuisance trips and precise response to sustained overloads and instantaneous faults.
• 3-pole design: Ideal for 3-phase systems and multi-wire circuits, ensuring coordinated protection across all live conductors in your panel.
• OEM-compatible: Designed to match General Electrics OEM load centers and panelboards, enabling seamless replacement or upgrades without adapter kits or mismatched footprints.
• Versatile in scope: Specifically suited for residential service panels, commercial control panels, and light industrial distribution boards that require dependable branch-circuit protection.

What it protects and where it fits

The FBN36TE090RV guards branch circuits against overcurrent and short-circuit events, helping to prevent component damage, wiring insulation breakdown, and potential fire hazards. It’s built to integrate smoothly with General Electrics panelboards and load centers, providing a straightforward upgrade path for aging or undersized protection devices.

Technical snapshot

• Manufacturer: General Electrics
• Part number: FBN36TE090RV
• Type: Thermal-magnetic molded case circuit breaker
• Amperage rating: 90 A
• Number of poles: 3
• Mounting style: Bolt-on
• Application: Branch circuit overcurrent and short-circuit protection

Practical how-to and best-use scenarios

Use the FBN36TE090RV when upgrading or replacing a failed 3-pole protective device in GE panelboards or load centers. It’s equally well-suited for new installations that require reliable 3-phase protection in light commercial spaces or in equipment enclosures within manufacturing or distribution environments. When selecting a replacement, confirm that the panelboard accepts a bolt-on 3-pole molded case breaker of 90 A and that the trip characteristics align with your system requirements for safe and coordinated protection.

Why choose this unit over generic options

Choosing the FBN36TE090RV means you’re pairing a bolt-on, molded case breaker with a trip unit designed for predictable performance in GE-compatible panels. The combination of secure mounting, precise thermal-magnetic protection, and OEM compatibility translates to quicker installations, fewer field adjustments, and dependable protection across the life of the panel.