Non-Tractor Electrical Question

[Don McCombs]

Do we have any registered electricians on the board? I have a fairly (I think) simple wiring question. Thanks.

[Barnyard]

Throw it out there and let us have a stab at it.

[Cecil]

Give me a call.

[Don McCombs]

OK, here goes. I have an older Crouse-Hinds, Type F, 100 amp load center in one of my outbuildings. The single pole breakers in it are Crouse-Hinds and labeled as Type MP. I want to add a 220/240 circuit for a welder outlet. Whose commonly available breakers can I use in this load center?

[bob in CT]

Plenty of them on ebay starting at 4 bucks. Murray bought the product line.

[Don McCombs]

Bob, so then a Murray should work?

[bob in CT]

Looks like it, from what is written on the electrical contractors forums plus they are called Crouse Hind/ Murray MP breakers. I did also see a reference to Cutler Hammer CL breakers being interchangeable.

[Don McCombs]

I pulled an unused 20 amp breaker out of the box. I'll take it with me tomorrow and compare it to a Murray.

[bob in CT]

what size you looking for?

[Don McCombs]

50 amp, double pole.

[bob in CT]

Can't beat this with a stick! Plus this listing has the information/confirmation you are looking for.

http://cgi.ebay.com/MURRAY-50-AMP-DOUBLE-POLE-BREAKER-BRAND-NEW-MP250-/250787249876?pt=BI_Circuit_Breakers_Transformers&hash=item3a6415bed4

[Don McCombs]

Thanks, Bob.