Category Archives: Circuit Breakers
Rebuilt Circuit Breakers
And what vintage is your circuit breaker? Not a question you’re likely to hear at this year’s round of Holiday Parties. But if you are facilities manager, a large manufacturer or a power plant operator, the age of your circuit … Continue reading
Remanufactured circuit breakers
Circuit breakers were unheard of before World War II. But the huge manufacturing expansion that accompanied the war effort resulted in what were first called reusable fuses, later rechristened circuit breakers. The first industrial circuit breakers were huge contraptions built … Continue reading
Circuit Breaker Parts
Electric Control stocks circuit breaker parts for systems dating back to 1945. In addition to our extensive supply of circuit breaker parts, our 60,000 square foot warehouse also stocks related switchgear parts for all our circuit breakers. We specialize in … Continue reading
Siemens-Powering the New World Trade Center
Siemens is one of our most trusted brands of switchgear here at Electric Control. Our facility houses various models, parts, and replacement units made by Siemens. The new World Trade center will include restaurants, an observation deck, and broadcast facilities. … Continue reading
What does “Retrofit” Mean at Electric Control?
What does “Retrofit” Mean at Electric Control? Here at Electric Control we use this phrase quite often and it seems to be catching on in other areas of power production and harnessing as well! In this article from “Business Wire” … Continue reading
Natural Disasters and the Need for Retrofitted Switchgear
Natural Disasters and Your Power Supply As recent flooding in Binghamton, NY shows us, you can never be 100% prepared in the event of an emergency or natural disaster, but having a back up plan can surely help to minimize … Continue reading
Why Choose Electric Control for Your Remanufactured Gear? 10 Reasons!
Choosing a circuit breaker can be a confusing process, and choosing a remanufactured circuit breaker can be even more so. As a recycled switchgear retailer, we here at Electric Control recognize that we are not the only ones who do … Continue reading
Top 10 Reasons Your Company Should Buy Remanufactured Switchgear
Other than being cost effective, remanufactured circuit breakers are a solid alternative to purchasing new gear for a multitude of reasons. As you may have notice, we are a fan of Top 10 Lists, and here we have compiled another … Continue reading
The Facts Behind Retrofitting Low Voltage Power Circuit Breakers
There are many different manufacturers’ retrofit kits available. Many of our clients are under the impression that you have to maintain brand continuity when replacing circuit breaker parts. For example, when you have to put a GE solid state retrofit … Continue reading
Westinghouse 5000V & 15,000V Circuit Breaker: 1945 – The Present
The early 5000 volt Westinghouse circuit breakers were solenoid operated and had large arc chutes. A basic model was first manufactured in 1945 and continued for over 20 years. The Westinghouse DH air circuit breaker was a very popular model, … Continue reading