LB230-G – Product Description
🔌 What it is
The LB230-G is a 30-amp, 2-pole ground-fault circuit breaker (GFCI breaker) used in electrical panels to protect 240V circuits from both overloads, short circuits, and ground faults (shock hazards).
It’s part of Leviton’s plug-on load center breaker system.
🧾 What the model means
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LB → Leviton breaker series (load center compatible)
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230 → 30 amp, 2-pole breaker
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G → GFCI (ground-fault protection)
⚡ What it does
This breaker provides three layers of protection:
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Overload protection (too much current over time)
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Short-circuit protection (instant fault shutoff)
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Ground-fault protection (GFCI) → detects leakage current and trips to prevent electric shock
It monitors imbalance between the hot conductors and trips when current is leaking to ground (like through water or a person).
🏠 Typical uses
Used where shock risk is higher, such as:
- Hot tubs and spas
- Pool pumps
- Outdoor HVAC equipment
- Well pumps
- Wet-location 240V circuits
- Certain EV chargers or specialty equipment (code dependent)
🧠 Simple explanation
This is a 30-amp 240V breaker that also protects people from electric shock by shutting off power if electricity leaks to ground.
