Siemens QF130A 30A 1-pole 120V GFCI circuit breaker vs Tower 30438018 15A GFCI inline cord, 18in, 2-pack
Overall winner: Siemens QF130A 30A 1-pole 120V GFCI circuit breaker
Key Differences
Siemens QF130A (A) is a 30A, single-pole GFCI breaker with a high 10,000 AIC interrupting rating and self-test UL 943 feature, suited to panel-mounted 120V systems. Tower 15A inline cord (B) provides portable, outdoor-tested GFCI protection for 15A cords (18 in) with grounded plug/receptacle but is limited by its short length and lower amperage rating
Siemens QF130A 30A 1-pole 120V GFCI circuit breaker
GFCI circuit breaker, 30 amp, 1-pole, 120V with 10,000 AIC interrupting rating. Includes UL 943 self-test feature for safety. Suitable for varied construction applications including spas
Pros
- 10,000 AIC interrupting rating
- self-test safety feature
- easy to install with good instructions
- suitable for spas and pool-related equipment
Cons
- limited to single-pole configuration
- specific application scope noted (spas, pool equipment)
Tower 30438018 15A GFCI inline cord, 18in, 2-pack
Inline 15A GFCI power cord with NEMA 5-15P/5-15R, outdoor-tested and OSHA-compliant. Customers note reliable performance and self-resetting feature after outages
Pros
- 15 amp GFCI protection
- 3-prong grounded connections
- outdoor-tested performance
- OSHA-compliant
Cons
- 2-pack only
- 22-inch length not listed; length is 18 inches specified
- Plastic housing not specified as weatherproof beyond rating
Head-to-Head
| Criteria | Winner |
|---|---|
| Price | SIEMENS |
| Durability | SIEMENS |
| Versatility | SIEMENS |
| User Reviews | SIEMENS |