ZINSCO Q130 Single Pole 30 AMP Type T Circuit Breaker 120 240 VAC

Description:

The Zinsco Q130 is a 30 Amp, single-pole circuit breaker designed for use in Zinsco and GTE Sylvania load centers. It operates on 120/240 VAC systems and belongs to the Type Q (Magnatrip) / Type T family, providing thermal-magnetic protection against overloads and short circuits. It is a plug-in style breaker commonly found in older residential electrical panels.

Applications:

The Zinsco Q130 breaker is widely used in residential and light commercial branch circuits requiring 30A protection. Typical applications include air conditioners, water heaters (120V components), compressors, and dedicated receptacle circuits. It is specifically designed for Zinsco-compatible panels, which are now obsolete but still present in many legacy installations.

Technical Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Zinsco / GTE Sylvania / Challenger
• Model / Part Number: Q130 / Q30
• Product Type: Circuit Breaker
• Poles: 1-Pole
• Current Rating: 30 Amps
• Voltage Rating: 120/240 VAC
• Mounting: Plug-in (Zinsco panel compatible)
• Interrupt Rating: ~10 kAIC (typical class)
• Trip Type: Thermal-magnetic (Magnatrip)
• Phase: Single-phase
• Status: Obsolete / discontinued (aftermarket replacements available)

Common Replacements:

• Connecticut Electric UBIZ30 1-Pole 30A Zinsco Replacement Breaker
• Siemens Q130 30A 1-Pole Circuit Breaker
• Square D HOM130 30A 1-Pole Circuit Breaker