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Circuit Breakers, Ground Bar Kits and Meter Sockets
Cutler-Hammer offers circuit breakers for electrical panels, including plug-in single pole, 2-pole and 4-pole breakers, tandem 2-pole breakers and an arc fault breaker, along with ground bar kits for load centers and a 100 amp ringless overhead meter socket. Its circuit breakers protect the wires in your home from overheating, called an overload, and from fault currents, called short circuits.
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Buying Guide: Circuit Breakers and Panel Parts
Plug-In and Tandem Circuit Breakers
Plug-in single pole breakers come in 15, 20 and 30 amp ratings, and plug-in 2-pole breakers include 20 amp and 100 amp models. Tandem 2-pole breakers come in 15/15, 20/20 and 30/30 amp ratings, and 4-pole breakers include 20/40 amp. Match the amp rating, pole count and series to the breaker you are replacing, and check your panel make and model before you order.
Ground Bar Kits for Load Centers
Ground bar kits come in sizes such as 5 spaces with 5 circuits, 14 spaces with 14 circuits and 21 spaces with 21 circuits. The 14 space kit is for main breaker and main lug load centers, and the 21 space kit is a bolt-on mount. Match the number of spaces and circuits to your load center, and check your panel manual before you order.
Ringless Overhead Meter Socket
The 100 amp ringless overhead meter socket is an outdoor, 4 jaw unit for overhead or underground service, with a ground wire connector and a horn bypass. It is rated 600V for 3 wire, single phase service, so match the amp rating and service design to your installation. Have a qualified technician install it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cutler-Hammer make?
Cutler-Hammer offers electrical parts, including plug-in circuit breakers in single pole, 2-pole and 4-pole styles, tandem 2-pole breakers, a 20 amp arc fault breaker, ground bar kits for load centers and a 100 amp ringless overhead meter socket. Its breakers protect wires from overheating and from short circuits.
How do I choose the right size or type?
Match the amp rating, pole count, series and part number of the breaker you are replacing. Check your panel make and model, since some breakers only go into certain load centers. For ground bar kits, match the spaces and circuits, such as 14 spaces and 14 circuits. Have a qualified technician install breakers and meter sockets.
Can the breakers be used in other brand panels?
The 15 amp single pole BR breaker is meant for Westinghouse, Challenger and Bryant load centers. The 20 amp arc fault breaker is for Cutler-Hammer panels only. Check your panel make and model before you order, and have a qualified technician install the breaker.
