Challenger Circuit Breakers

[phawk48]

I need to know if Challenger Circuit Breakers, are interchangeable with any other Brand Breaker. Thanks,:smile:

 

[480sparky]

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[nhfire77]

I have one of those pieces of junk in my basement. Siemens is compatible.

 

[ultramegabob]

I think Challenger, Westinghouse, and Cutler Hammer are interchangeable...

 

[peter d]

I have one of those pieces of junk in my basement. Siemens is compatible.

That is incorrect. Yes, Siemens is a 1" breaker and it will fit, but it is not listed for use in a Challenger panel. As Bob said a Cutler Hammer is the modern listed replacement. If you look at a new Cutler Hammer breaker it will have two part numbers on it- BR and C. The "BR" is for Bryant and the "C" is for Challenger.

 

[iwire]

As Peter mentioned fitting is not the same as being acceptable.

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[nhfire77]

That is incorrect. Yes, Siemens is a 1" breaker and it will fit, but it is not listed for use in a Challenger panel. As Bob said a Cutler Hammer is the modern listed replacement. If you look at a new Cutler Hammer breaker it will have two part numbers on it- BR and C. The "BR" is for Bryant and the "C" is for Challenger.

Well, I guess I was given the wrong info when I replaced my breakers. Thank you for that Pete.

 

[phawk48]

Thanks for the information