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Cutler-Hammer, GE, Siemens, Westinghouse, and Square D are popular brands of circuit breakers. Circuit breakers are some of the most important electrical devices needed in every home, office, building, factory, or electrical device and equipment. It provides security to your electrical system and without this, you and your structure or equipment will always be at risk of fire or damage. You don’t want to have this sword hanging over your head, so getting the protection and safety of a breaker is essential. To be very specific, a reputable brand that may not be the cheapest you can find, but would certainly provide the best protection you need.
Cutler-Hammer, made by Eaton, is one of the most popular manufacturers. The brand has introduced a technological breakthrough called FireGuard Arc Fault Circuit Interrupters. FireGuard is an advanced device that protects your electrical circuits from arc faults and power surges that lead to fire hazards.
GE, a company that started in 1890, makes the best-selling circuit breakers in the electrical industry. They have different types of circuit breakers, as well as different capacities. Some of them are EntelliGuard G, which is a low voltage circuit breaker that has ratings of 400 to 6000 amps; EntelliGuard TU trip units have a near instantaneous response time of less than 100 ms with high power capabilities up to 100 kA; GE THQL in ½-inch model rated at 15-20 amps and 1-inch at 15-200 amps; GE GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupt) circuit breakers required for use in bathrooms, spas, or garages.
Siemens is known for offering a wide range of products including electrical appliances and components, including circuit breakers. However, there have been several recalls due to defects like 1998 where there was a problem with the switches used in hot tubs and spas. Another major recall was made in 2010 for a spring clip that broke during installation and could possibly cause fires. However, due to the company’s strict quality standards, Siemens devices continue to be widely used in the industry.
Westinghouse began manufacturing circuit breakers in 1947 and is one of the popular brands for its durability and reliability. Westinghouse hammers have been manufactured by Eaton since its acquisition in 1994. Eaton is the same company that makes Cutler-Hammer.
Square D is one of the most popular brands. They are manufactured by Schneider Electric and in 1951 it was the first to offer the plug-in type of switches. Their products range from low voltage circuit breakers used in residences and high voltage circuit breakers used for industrial and commercial use. These breakers feature the industry’s only Visi-Trip red indicator that makes it easy to detect tripped breakers.
There are several big names that have reputations for durability and reliability. You will never run out of options on which brands to choose.