Up For Sale General Electric VB 13.8-1000-3 3800A PowerVac Circuit Breaker Good condition and ready to use only US$28,500. This is a medium-voltage horizontal pull-out vacuum circuit breaker from the widely used PowerVac product line. While the standard continuous current frame size for this model is typically rated at 3000A, custom or enhanced field configurations can have a maximum current limit of 3800A or a continuous vent rating depending on the switchgear housing.
General Electric VB 13.8-1000-3 3800A PowerVac Circuit Breaker Specifications
- Manufacturer: General Electric (GE)
- Product Line: VB PowerVac
- Nominal Voltage: 13.8 kV (with a maximum rated voltage capability of up to 15 kV)
- Interrupting Capacity: 1000 MVA
- Continuous Amperage: 3000A / 3800A (depending on frame configuration and fan cooling)
- Rated Short Circuit Amps: 37 kA
- Impulse Withstand (BIL): 95 kV
- Frequency: 60 Hz
- Phases / Poles: 3-Phase, 3-Pole
- Mechanism Type: Typically equipped with an ML-17 or ML-18 charging mechanism
- Vacuum Interrupter Type: 43A2
- Mounting Style: Horizontal draw-out roll-in design meant for metal-clad switchgear assemblies.
- Control Voltage: Commonly operates on 125 VDC for closing and tripping functions.
- Approximate Weight: ~760 lbs (345 kg)
Kato Kamau –
Flipped the switch and everything just worked. No buzzing, no weird clicking, just solid performance.