What breakers are interchangeable with Thomas & Betts?
In addition to a UL listing, they also come with an outstanding 15-year warranty. UL Classified breakers are designed and tested to be both mechanically and electri- cally interchangeable with circuit breakers manufactured by General Electric, Thomas & Betts, ITE/Siemens, Murray, Crouse-Hinds, and Square D.
What breakers are interchangeable?
Specified breakers are breakers that have been tested and listed for a panel by the manufacturer. Interchangeable breakers are breakers that have been tested in the panels that they are approved for and are similar to specified breakers, typically by a third party such as Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL).
What breakers are compatible with Cutler-Hammer?
While you now know that Eaton breakers, Westinghouse breakers, Square D breakers, and Cutler-Hammer breakers are largely compatible, you still need to find the exact models you need for your facility.
Are Br and Cl breakers interchangeable?
BR is not CL and should not be put in any other panel.
What is type CL breaker?
Type CL breakers are classified replacement circuit breakers considered suitable by Underwriters Laboratories (UL), for use in another manufacturers’ load centers.
Can you mix circuit breaker brands?
Brand: Always install the correct brand of breakers in your breaker panel. While some breakers are interchangeable, many are not, even if they look the same. Replacing one brand of breaker with another can be dangerous, may void your breaker or panel warranty, and may lead to a failed electrical inspection.
Can I mix and match breakers?
Don’t mix and match circuit breakers. Circuit breaker panels are designed, tested and WARRANTED to be used with only listed circuit breakers. Siemens’ circuit panels are not designed to work Square D breakers and vice versa. Sometimes a different brand breaker will fit into a different brand’s circuit panel.
Can I replace a 15 amp breaker with a 20 amp breaker?
Yes, it is possible to upgrade or replace your 15 amp breaker with a 20 amp breaker, but there are many things to consider. If you change your 20 amp breaker directly in your panel without doing any testing, your wires might overheat inside your wall.
Does a subpanel need to be the same brand?
It has separate bus bars for ground and neutral wires and may be labeled ‘lugs only’. In most cases, the subpanel isn’t the same brand with the main electrical panel.
Does subpanel need to match main panel?
If the main panel’s MAIN breaker is of a size that will adequately protect the feeder wires and the subpanel, then no breaker is needed. You would either use a panel that has thru lugs, or a “lug breaker” (search term: sub-feed lug block) which fits where a breaker does, but is just lugs.
What size breaker do I need for a subpanel?
Based on your question, since you will be having a subpanel, you want the breaker feeding the subpanel to be sized for the subpanel or slightly smaller. So if you purchase and install a 200A subpanel, then the breaker should be 200A. If you use a 125A subpanel, then use a 125A breaker.
How big can a subpanel be?
The size of a sub panel for a workshop should be a minimum of 60 amps up to 100 amp power feed from your house or main service. This is assuming that you have at least a 200 amp main service. It should be 120/240 volt single phase.
