Mixing circuit breaker brands - code violation? (1 Viewer)

[derek]

I need to add approx 6 new circuits in my Cutler-Hammer main panel. They are of CH type and I don't think I can find the tandem breakers (CHT2020) I need locally. Can I use another brand with same ratings/same form factor if I could find one? Would this be any type of code violation? TIA.

 

[Parker Clack]

I am not an electrician but I wouldn't think that a different brand would be any type of code violation at all. You just need to make sure that it is the same type of rating and form factor.

I would just call your city department that handles electrical permits and they should be able to tell you what you can and cannot do.

Parker

 

[Patrick Young]

Derek and Parker,

Normally circuit breakers are brand specific and grade specific single phase and three phase, ie one brand will not fit another.

If no one posts by friday I will ask my electrician buddies at work and I will let you know for sure.

Pat

 

[Leo Kerr]

I had the impression that, say, a square D breaker wouldn't fit in a CH box, but I really don't know.

Leo