Challenger Panels

Magnettica

I have a job coming up where I need to re-mount a panel and install the approriate circuit breakers in an old Challenger panel. Which circuit breakers can I use if I cannot find Challengers?

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mdshunk

The Cutler Hammer BR breakers are the correct replacement for a Challenger panel. See this letter from the UL:

http://www.eatonelectrical.com/unsec...T08703012E.PDF

Magnettica

Thanks, Marc!

I appreciate that brother!

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mdshunk

It's a good idea to have that letter in your stash of paperwork on the truck. At least twice now I've had to educate an electrical inspector to that fact. I've started to tape a copy inside Westinghouse and Challenger panels when I use a BR breaker, because home inspectors call out panels with mix-and-match breakers (rightfully so, most times, but just not in this case). The just might save the future seller from any grief.

cptkinguru

I also leave a copy of something similar to this taped inside the panel door for anybody that might have a questions. My supply house has the paperwork from CH they hand out if you ask.

RobertWilber

If you have to "remount" the old challenger panel, I would get rid of it and install a new panel.
I wouldn't risk the old main breaker for the small saving

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Magnettica

Jobs already done.

I could easily do a Google search, but for conversations sake, were there problems with the old Challenger MB's?

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