Retrofill - Replace Obsolete Low Voltage Circuit Breakers

Replace your obsolete low voltage power circuit breaker with a modern insulated case circuit breaker that utilizes your existing switchgear structure.

Replacing your old low voltage power circuit breaker with a modern insulated case circuit breaker provides a higher interrupting duty and modern electronics. This can be done with minimal downtime; and in addition to a new circuit breaker, also includes a new cradle/drawout cell assembly that is utilized with your existing switchgear structure.

The above photos illustrate the primary steps in replacing an obsolete ITE K line air circuit breaker (far left) with a modern ABB EMAX insulated case circuit breaker (far right) installed in the same cell.

Our retrofill solution includes:

  • New insulated case circuit breaker
  • New circuit breaker cradle/drawout cell assembly
  • Custom-designed connection between the cradle and the line and load side bus of your switchgear and electrical equipment
  • Work performed by skilled technicians to oversee the complete retrofill
  • 18-month warranty

Available for most types and makes of 600-volt ANSI power circuit breakers including GE, Square D, Cutler-Hammer/Westinghouse, Allis-Chalmers, Siemens-Allis, FPE, Gould, Merlin Gerin, and ITE-ABB.

To extend the life of your existing equipment with our low-voltage circuit breaker retrofill solution, Contact Us to discuss your application or to request a proposal.