circuit breaker question

**floridian** · 01-27-2009, 02:30 PM

Hi. I have a Cutler Hammer 200Amp electric panel box and want to add a 20 amp breaker dedicated to a new side by side refrig.. I find that their breakers are identified with 'CH' or 'BR'. The panel is 7 years old. Inside the door is a label with numerous 'CH's and one 'BR' listed. I'm not sure which one to buy.Can you help me? Thank You

**TedL** · 01-27-2009, 06:07 PM

Look in the panel for the breaker that supplies your laundry. It s/b a 20 amp.
Look at your open slots. Can they take the same?

You'll find a selection of breakers for CH panels at the big blue box. Unless space is an issue, a single pole full size (width) breaker will work.

**jar546** · 01-27-2009, 08:12 PM

What color are the breaker handles and what color is the box?

Tan? good chance it is a CH which is the higher end model. BR is the cheaper yet adequate model.

Black breaker handles with a gray box then probably a BR.

**TedL** · 01-28-2009, 03:42 AM

In any case, the simple answer is that a sample of what you need is almost certainly sitting in the box in front of you.

**floridian** · 01-28-2009, 02:31 PM

TedL,
Thank's very much. I'll do what you said. Floridian

**floridian** · 01-28-2009, 02:34 PM

Originally Posted by jar546

What color are the breaker handles and what color is the box?

Tan? good chance it is a CH which is the higher end model. BR is the cheaper yet adequate model.

Black breaker handles with a gray box then probably a BR.

jar546 Thank's very much. I'll check the box,color's etc.. Floridian