Mixed breakers in panel

[Christian F. Mettel]

Can Cutler-Hammer breakers be used inside Commander panels? There were some mixed in but they seemed to fit properly.

Chris

[wsiegel]

Did you read the information plate on the cover. It will list the breakers that can be used with that panel. Those breakers may work, but it becomes a UL listing issue.

[Marc D. Shunk]

Challenger/Commander are the same, and the Cutler-Hammer type BR breaker is okay'd for the Challenger panel. Here's a copy of the UL letter. http://www.eatonelectrical.com/unsec...T01221002E.PDF

There was a transitional period of time in which Challenger and Commander panels said Cutler-Hammer/Challenger and Cutler-Hammer/Commander right on them.

[Greg Fretwell]

There is also a situation of "classified" breakers. It is usually a Challenger breaker in a SqD panel. U/L says it was evaluated and approved, SqD says they are not on the label so you can't do it. Inspectors are split on the issue.
The last I heard they were including a sticker with the breaker you could put on the door.

[relliott]

It is like generic medicine.Manufacturer has final say though when it comes to liability.

[Greg Fretwell]

I tend to vote with those who say, if a NRTL says it is OK it is OK.
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