Engineered for commercial distribution, the Square D BDA260804 is a 2-pole, 80A molded case circuit breaker from the PowerPacT B-frame family. It provides reliable long-time and instantaneous (LI) thermal-magnetic trip protection. This I-Line mounting breaker installs into Square D panelboards and switchboards. It serves as a modern replacement for legacy FA26080BC breakers. Rated for 18kAIC at 480VAC, this unit features a BC phase connection, HACR rating, and a Visi-Trip indicator.
Can the BDA260804 be installed in a standard QO or NQ panelboard?
No, this breaker features an I-Line style plug-in connection and is exclusively compatible with Square D I-Line panelboards and switchboards. It will not fit in standard QO, NQ, or NF load centers.
How does the BDA260804 connect to the panel bus?
It utilizes an I-Line style plug-in connection on the line side that stabs directly onto the panelboard bus assembly, allowing for quick installation without bolted bus connections.
What type of load connections does this breaker have?
It features factory-installed mechanical lugs on the load side that accept 14 AWG to 2/0 AWG aluminum or copper conductors.
What phase connection does the BDA260804 have?
The "4" suffix in the catalog number indicates it is factory-configured for a BC phase connection when installed in an I-Line panelboard.
Can the BDA260804 be installed in DC electrical systems?
Yes, this breaker is rated for DC applications up to 250VDC with a 10kA interrupting capacity, making it suitable for specific industrial control and battery systems.
What does the LI trip function indicate for this B-Frame breaker?
It signifies a thermal-magnetic trip unit with fixed Long-Time (L) overload protection and fixed Instantaneous (I) short-circuit protection.
Is the BDA260804 HACR rated?
Yes, this PowerPacT B-Frame breaker is HACR rated, meaning it is approved for use with heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment.
Is the BDA260804 part of the PowerPacT series?
Yes, it is a B-Frame molded case circuit breaker within the Schneider Electric / Square D PowerPacT family, which serves as a modern replacement for legacy FA-frame breakers like the FA26080BC.
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Reviews
Review summary
Customers rate this product 4.9 out of 5 based on 9 reviews.
Square D BDA36100 - 100A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
9/2/26
Good price, fast delivery
My local supplier was backordered one this item for a few months, Superbreakers beat the price and delivered it quickly.
AG
Alan G.
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Square D BDA36020 - 20A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3/10/26
Excellent Value
Excellent Value and fast shipping. SuperBreakers delivered!!
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Mike M.
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Square D BDA36050 - 50A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
2/25/26
Review
Super Breakers had the breakers I needed in stock at a fair price and shipped & delivered in an expedited fashion. They are my go-to guys for hard to find breakers.
Mike @ Frey Electric
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Sergio M.
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Square D BDA36040 - 40A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
1/19/26
Installed & working
Ordered this from SuperBreakers when local vendors were quoting me 25%+.
So I got a refurbished version of this breaker.
It is installed and working.
Also, service was great.
Thank you SuperBreakers!
GO
George O.
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Square D BDA36080 - 80A 3 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 4 out of 5 stars
8/18/22
Just received it. Packaging was
Just received it. Packaging was good. Product seems to be exactly as described. Installing soon.