Breaker Panelboard

May 17
2008

Cutler Hammer 150 Amp Main Breaker 240 Volt Panel Board LOA1151
Cutler Hammer 150 Amp Main Breaker 240 Volt Panel Board LOA1151
$125.00
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Westinghouse Replacement Panelboard Breaker 30A RE1030
Westinghouse Replacement Panelboard Breaker 30A RE1030
$14.99
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Westinghouse Panelboard Replacement Panel Breaker 20A
Westinghouse Panelboard Replacement Panel Breaker 20A
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Cutler Hammer Panelboard Breaker Box 3 Phase Circuit Box 225A 480 277V
Cutler Hammer Panelboard Breaker Box 3 Phase Circuit Box 225A 480 277V
$299.00
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Pacific Electric D446 600 A Main Breaker Panelboard Section Used w new breaker
Pacific Electric D446 600 A Main Breaker Panelboard Section Used w new breaker
$2,800.00
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NIB SQUARE D 12240051410010001 PANEL BOARD UNIT W 10 EDB34030AABA BREAKERS
NIB SQUARE D 12240051410010001 PANEL BOARD UNIT W 10 EDB34030AABA BREAKERS
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SIEMENS FCI FC I 480Y 277VAC SER A 800 AMP BREAKER PANELBOARD SWITCH
SIEMENS FCI FC I 480Y 277VAC SER A 800 AMP BREAKER PANELBOARD SWITCH
$3,200.00
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Breaker Panelboard

Is it advisable to replace a 600V rated breaker to a 480V ones of the same AT rating?

Our system voltage is 480V, for sure it is applicable. But what would be the effect on the system coordination? Or in a panelboard with 600V branch breakers,can I add a 480V breaker on its spaces?

breakers control Amps not Voltage. as far as I know the working voltage would determine the voltage at which the breaker might arc or break down.

Remember Apollo 13? the explosion was due to a switch element that was rated for the wrong voltage when the system V was changed.

when in doubt, follow the specs

NABCO Breaker How to Series # 2

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