JDL36150 - 150 Amp Circuit Breaker

JDL36150 - 150 Amp Circuit Breaker

For the JDL36150, one of the first things worth checking is the connection setup. This 150A, three-pole PowerPacT J-Frame circuit breaker comes with lugs on both the line and load sides and accepts 4 AWG through 4/0 AWG aluminum or copper conductors. It's built to last and, for replacement work, gives you a well-defined set of ratings, dimensions, and connection details to compare with the equipment already in place.

Key Features and Benefits

• 150A, 3-pole J-Frame configuration: Clearly defined specifications make it easier to confirm compatibility with existing electrical equipment.
• Thermal-magnetic protection: Provides overload and short-circuit protection.
• Lugs on both sides: The breaker uses line-side and load-side lug connections rather than leaving the connection arrangement unspecified.
• 4 AWG to 4/0 AWG conductor range: AL175JD terminals accommodate aluminum or copper conductors in this range.
• Push-to-trip button: Provides a direct way to manually trip the breaker from the cover.
• 80% continuous current rating: Clearly specified for checking against the installation requirements.
• HACR rated: HACR suitability is included in the manufacturer specifications.
  

Technical Specifications

• Catalog Number: JDL36150
  
• Product Family: PowerPacT J
  
• Product Type: Circuit breaker
  
• Device Application: Distribution
  
• Frame: J-Frame
  
• Rated Current: 150A
  
• Poles: 3
  
• Trip Technology: Thermal-magnetic
  
• Protection: Overload and short-circuit
  
• Control: Toggle
  
• Continuous Current Rating: 80%
  
• Breaking Capacity at 240VAC: 25 kA, 50/60 Hz
  
• Breaking Capacity at 480VAC: 18 kA, 50/60 Hz
  
• Breaking Capacity at 600VAC: 14 kA, 50/60 Hz
  
• Breaking Capacity at 250VDC: 20 kA
  
• Rated Operational Voltage: 600VAC, 50/60 Hz
  
• Line Connection: Lugs
  
• Load Connection: Lugs
  
• Height: 7.5 in. (191 mm)
  
• Width: 4.09 in. (104 mm)
  
• Depth: 3.4 in. (86 mm)
  
• Net Weight: 5.3 lb (2.4 kg)
  
• HACR Rated: Yes
  

Material Compliance and Certifications

The JDL36150 carries a CE quality label. Listed product certifications include UL, CSA, and NOM, while the manufacturer identifies UL, CSA, NEMA, NOM-003-SCFI-2000, and IEC 60947-2 among the applicable standards. The front cover is rated IP40, with pollution degree 3, as specified in IEC 60947-1.

Where It Works Best

The JDL36150 is intended for compatible distribution equipment requiring a 150A, three-pole J-Frame circuit breaker with thermal-magnetic protection. Its line-and-load lug arrangement is an important part of the fit, especially when you're replacing a breaker in equipment where the existing conductor connections need to remain consistent.