ECN Forum Forums General Topics of the Trade General Discussion Area Thomas and Betts Panels

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Dspark:
[B]Yes, you can mix manufacturers for the most part (Murray objects to this practice).

Dspark,
I thought that most panel manufacturers now list only their brand breaker(sticker inside cover or door).I would try to avoid mixing in newer panels.

>Chall ( couldn't read the rest ,worn out) assuming it's a Challenger.
I would also.

>TYP c115
That's Challenger's style number - a Challenger type {c} single pole {1} 15 A {15}.

>cu/al
Copper or aluminum conductors - this is pretty standard.

> swd
"SWitching Duty" - rated suitable for switching fluorescent lighting as in where the panelboard is used as a commercial lightswitch.

>hacr [rated]
Suitable for heating, air conditioning, and refrigeration equipment, i.e. multi-motor equipment, again, typical.


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It looks like you need two C120 breakers.

The photo shows a Challenger Type breaker by Cutler-Hammer.


[This message has been edited by Dspark (edited 08-14-2001).]

>I thought that most panel manufacturers now list only their brand breaker

I was referring to the warning from Murray .

Dsparky,

THANKYOU SO MUCH : > Yippppieeeee

God Bless You !

Have a wonderful life : >

Blue (Debra)

I just saw an older Murray panel last week, and the sticker listed 3 or 4 different manufacturers breakers as acceptable.
Westinghouse, Bryant, ITE. Maybe at the time they were made by the same co.
All the newer panels I see only list their own as acceptable.

Redsky

The THOMAS AND BETTS panel that's here was put in about 5-6 yrs ago when the co-op rewire the whole building( before that only 2 fuses)

I just looked at the panel with magnifying glass and it states..

"The use of circuit breakers other than Thomas and betts with this equipment may cause ,personal injury or property damage and voids all warranties"

I call 4 other neighbors and they also have Challenger circuit breakers.

It seems maybe the electrician contractor who they hire installed only challenger breakers.

Why would they do that after it states clearly above etc..

Should i notify the co-op board or just stick with the challenger breakers being that there's been no problems in this building regarding this matter.

Thanks so much

Debra



[This message has been edited by Bluerain (edited 08-15-2001).]

If the Challanger breaker is UL classified for use in the T&B panel, there is no safety problem, just the problem of a voided warrantee. If the breaker is classified, it must have a list of panels it can be used with on the side of the breaker. You would not be able to see this list without removing the breaker. If the Challanger breaker is not classified for use in this panel, then there may be a fire and/or safety hazard.
Don(resqcapt19)

Hello again

Should i now buy thomas and betts Breakers for the two additional lines ?

Or should i not mix brands and buy the Challenger?

Thankyou

Debra

PS: Electrician is coming AM Thursday morning..i really would like to have these today ..Thanks




[This message has been edited by Bluerain (edited 08-15-2001).]

>Or should i not mix brands and buy the Challenger?
At this point, I personally wouldn't worry about the warranty. The important things are that they be UL listed and be Challenger Type breakers regardless of who manufactures them.

OK, I'll head out now and get the challenger breakers.

Thanks to all who responded : >

Debra