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What is a Challenger type a circuit breaker?

Challenger Half size Type A Circuit Breaker The Challenger Electric Type A circuit breaker is a half-inch thick, 10,000 kAIC 15 to 30 amp right side and left clip type for use in load centers such as the Challenger or T&B models. The Challenger type A ½ size 1 pole Circuit Breaker comes in two different configurations.

Are there replacement Breakers for Challenger products?

Replacement breakers for Challenger products are available. Currently, Cutler-Hammer offers a line of breakers that are compatible replacements for the Challenger brand breakers that are no longer manufactured. Specifically, the Cutler-Hammer BR line of breakers is listed as direct replacements for the Challenger breakers.

Are Challenger circuit breaker boxes obsolete?

In its heyday, it wasn’t hard to find circuit breakers from companies like Challenger, Wadsworth, Federal Pacific, Zinsco, or Pushmatic in a single household. But it is a pity that they gradually become obsolete and have to give way to more improved products. The variety of types and designs makes finding a new breaker box easy.

Can I buy a random breaker for my Challenger panel?

Please take note that UL-listed and UL-classified circuit breakers are the only ones allowed for your challenger panel. You can’t just buy a random breaker thinking it’s the same as your old ones just because they’re the same size.