Bryant panels?

[Lithium1994]

I have an old bryant panel that I am putting a new 15amp breaker into. Trying to find bryant breakers, I was informed cutler-hammer bought out bryant. I was also told cutler hammer breakers would fit a bryant panel. I put a CH breaker in and it would not hold, and no voltage could be read. Any suggestions?

 

[DaveTap]

I have an old bryant panel that I am putting a new 15amp breaker into. Trying to find bryant breakers, I was informed cutler-hammer bought out bryant. I was also told cutler hammer breakers would fit a bryant panel. I put a CH breaker in and it would not hold, and no voltage could be read. Any suggestions?

I thought they were bought by Murray but it wouldn't matter unless they kept manufacturing the same ones... breakers must be approved for use in the panel. You can check this chart to see which panels the CH is approved for: http://www.eatonelectrical.com/unsecure/cms1/SA00304001E.PDF

Half the guys here probably have used ones from panel upgrades. I'll check the bins later.

 

[electricman2]

See This thread

 

[celtic]

I put a CH breaker in and it would not hold, and no voltage could be read.

hmmm...what does "not hold" mean?
Phyisically in the panel or stay closed?

I was also told cutler hammer breakers would fit a bryant panel.

The breaker should be a "CH-BR" model...is that what you have?

 

[mdshunk]

The Cutler Hammer "BR" series is BRyant. CutlerHammer took over the Bryant line.

 

[templdl]

Refer to this copy of a letter from UL which should answer your questions directly.
http://www.eatonelectrical.com/unsecure/cms1/LT01221002E.PDF

 

[Lithium1994]

thanks for all the help guys, I found an old breaker on ebay, not the best solution, but it will work for now until i can afford a service change or panel upgrade

 

[celtic]

I found an old breaker on ebay, not the best solution, but it will work for now until i can afford a service change or panel upgrade

Will it work?
How do you know it wasn't taken from the swamps of New Orleans?


I think you can't afford NOT to just buy a new one at HD, Lowe's, a local supply house, or even online from a retailer:

Here's a list of supply houses in your area:
http://searchbug.switchboard.com/bin/cgidir.dll?MEM=5003&PR=108&KW=Electrical+supply+house&T=Waterbury&S=CT

$3.95 @ http://www.okelectricsupply.com/cuhaweb.html

 

[templdl]

Celtic,
Yes, isn't it great to save money by purchasing from the used market. You save money, the space is filled, you attach the wire, and it does open and close all right. Not a problem. The space has been filled and you walk away content and the customer doesn't know the difference because they trust your judgement and expertise as that is what they have payed for.
But, as you said, does it work? Can you be assured that it will protect in the event of an overload or short circuit?
Is the electrician willing to gamble with a potential liability lawsuit?
It's best to simply purchase one new that is uninstalled and has been calibrated at the factory sealed.