How is the type of circuit breaker ID’d in a Cutler-Hammer panel? Isn’t that information listed on the panel? These photos sent to me with the question.
How do I ID breaker in C-H panel
The type of breaker should be identified on the panel label. One of the resident experts will likely recognize it and chime in. As I recall, Cutler-Hammer makes two types of breakers, one is .75" wide, and one is 1" wide. You can find more information on their website.
That panel is a type CH, looks to be 1960s vintage.
Are you referring to a numbering scheme for the breakers?
Notice the double tap on one of the breakers. Sender of these photos wants to add a breaker to the panel and needs to know what type.
Thanks for replying.
From what I’ve seen, Cutler-Hammer makes two types of residential breakers, type BR and type CH. They appear to be type CH.
Brad
Those ARE CH-series breakers, and those particular ones can legally accept two wires.
Be aware those C-H “Classic” breakers w/ those lugs are out of production,if current design breakers are allowed to have 2 conductors or not I dont know.