Where to Find Obsolete and Hard-to-Find Circuit Breakers

Replacing a circuit breaker can become difficult when the electrical system uses older equipment.

Manufacturers change product lines, companies merge, electrical equipment gets discontinued, and certain circuit breakers become increasingly difficult to find through traditional retail stores.

For contractors and businesses, replacing an entire electrical system simply because one component is difficult to locate can potentially become a much larger project.

That's why specialized suppliers can be valuable when searching for obsolete, discontinued, or hard-to-find circuit breakers.

Why Do Circuit Breakers Become Difficult to Find?

Electrical equipment can remain in service for decades.

During that time, manufacturers may:

• Discontinue a breaker series
• Replace older models
• Merge with another manufacturer
• Stop producing replacement components
• Change product designs
• Sell or reorganize product divisions

As a result, the breaker installed in an older commercial or industrial building may no longer be available at a typical electrical or hardware store.

How to Search for an Older Circuit Breaker

The more information you have, the easier it becomes to identify the equipment.

Start by locating the:

Manufacturer

Determine which company manufactured the existing breaker.

Catalog or Model Number

Look for numbers printed or stamped on the breaker.

Amperage

Identify the breaker's amp rating.

Voltage

Check the voltage specifications.

Pole Configuration

Determine whether the breaker is single-pole, double-pole, three-pole, or another configuration.

Photos

Clear photographs of the breaker and its labels can be extremely useful when identifying older electrical equipment.

Circuit Breakers for Commercial and Industrial Properties

Hard-to-find breakers can be especially important for facilities with older electrical infrastructure.

Customers searching for replacement breakers may include:

• Electrical contractors
• Manufacturing facilities
• Warehouses
• Property management companies
• Commercial buildings
• Apartment buildings
• Maintenance departments
• Retail properties
• Industrial facilities

Finding the correct replacement component can help contractors and maintenance teams determine the appropriate next step for an existing electrical system.

Circuit Breaker Supplier in Bethlehem and the Lehigh Valley

Breaker Suppliers helps customers search for replacement, discontinued, obsolete, and hard-to-find circuit breakers.

Located in the Bethlehem area, we serve customers throughout Bethlehem, Allentown, Easton, and the greater Lehigh Valley.

If you can't find the breaker you need at a traditional retailer, send us the information from your existing breaker.

Looking for a Hard-to-Find Breaker?

Send Breaker Suppliers the:

• Manufacturer
• Model or catalog number
• Amperage
• Voltage
• Number of poles
• Photos of the existing breaker

We'll use that information to help identify what you're looking for and determine availability.

Contact Breaker Suppliers today for help locating your circuit breaker.

Replacement electrical equipment should be verified and installed by a qualified electrical professional in accordance with applicable codes and manufacturer specifications