Older Siemens Panel

[Bigbri0104]

Hello Everyone,

I'm not too familiar with siemens equipment. The electrical panel is from the late 90's. Its and older style 200-amp MBP (ITE) that operates vertically if you were to exercise it. However, offhand does anyone know if a newer siemens ground bar is compatible (listed) with an older (ITE) panel?

Thanks,

Brian

 

[MD Automation]

Fair warning – I am an engineer and NOT an electrician.

Siemens acquired the Gould / I-T-E line in 1986, but continued to use the I-T-E name for many years afterwards.

If you look on the dead-front door label, you should see a list of the ground bar kits approved for your panel.

For example, my late 80’s Gould / I-T-E G2040MB1200 panel at my home lists (4) ground bars for the panel… GB5, GB10, GB14 and GB20.

Do you see a list of ground bars on your inside door label?

If you look up any GB5 thru GB20 on a Siemens website, they are still made today – and quite commonly available. Siemens now lists them with an “EC” prefix – like ECGB20. See the GB20 part # circled in blue below from the current ECGB20 datasheet. They come as a kit with 2 self-tapping screws that should fit existing holes in the panel - if your panel is listed for that part.