TEYL Circuit Breakers What are They and How Do I Identify Them?
TEYL Circuit Breakers. What are They and How Do I Identify Them?
Nobody wants to help you in finding out information about GE TEYL Circuit Breakers, They just want to sell it to you.
Regardless if you are and electrician, plant manager, handyman or electrician, you may need to get some information before ordering one. If your manufacturing plant, warehouse or commercial building is in need of a replacement Circuit Breaker, Needs to add a Circuit Breaker or just needs spares, you need to know what to get the first time.
If your Machinery is down do to a Tripped Circuit Breaker, it will not help you if you order the wrong thing. You can definitely order them on Amazon, Ebay or direct from the manufacture but it is not likely they will know the specs, size amperages or interrupting capacities. If you know what panel you have and need a breaker, more information will be needed or you may get a breaker that building and safety will reject if the interrupting capacity is incorrect.
Here are some common questions and the answers that will be explained below.
I have a 40 amp breaker now but what is the part number for a 30 amp? How do I know the part for 1,2 or 3 Poles.
Will this Circuit Breaker definitely fit in my panel and meet UL Specs
Why does my panel say it accepts a TEYL Circuit Breaker if it does not fit.
I need it tomorrow, How will I get it so Fast.
Do you have the Circuit Breaker in stock or do you need to order it out and have it direct shipped?
First lets start with a way to get the correct Catalog Numbers for the TEYF, TEYD, TEYH and TEYL Circuit Breakers
How about the drawings? I want to make sure. Will some on-line company offer them? Usually not
Here is some information about the entire GE TEY Family
Here is an example of the information for a 15 amp 3 pole TEYL Circuit Breaker from a Quality Company with 35 years experience
TEYL3015B Bolt-on 15 Amp 3 Pole 480 Volt 65k
Specifications :
- Circuit Breaker Type TEYL
- Manufacturer GE
- Cat. Number TEYL3 and the next 3 digits are the amperage
- Also Called TEYL 65K
- Maximum Voltage 480 Volt
- Amperage 15 to 125 Amps
- Poles 1, 2 and 3 Pole Circuit Breakers
- Mounting Bolt-on
- Model Type TEYL
- Tripping Method Thermal Magnetic
The TEYL is a one-inch wide per pole, compact, “bolt-on” circuit breaker for use on grounded 480Y/277 Vac systems. The bolt-on mounting base accessory makes the TEYL suitable for varied applications as a lug-lug breaker. All TEYL circuit breakers feature Quick-make / Quick-break mechanisms, common trip bars, and easy to spot trip indication to ensure safety and reliability. TEYL breakers are available in 1, 2, and 3 pole versions; 2&3 pole versions can be ordered with auxiliary contact, shunt trip, undervoltage release, or bell alarm accessories.
3 pole TEYL 480 Volt 65K Features and Benefits
The Instantaneous Selectivity available with FE, TEYD, TEYH, & TEYL breakers
The Fully rated 65KAIC @ 480V solution available utilizing AE sub-type AS panelboard
The TEYL’s offer field installable accessories (shunt trip, aux contact, bell alarm)
TEYL Series are available as main or branch breakers
The TEY is a one-inch wide per pole, compact, “bolt-on” circuit breaker for use on grounded 480Y/277 Vac systems. The bolt-on mounting base accessory makes the TEY suitable for varied applications as a lug-lug breaker. All TEYL circuit breakers feature Quick-make / Quick-break mechanisms, common trip bars, and easy to spot trip indication to ensure safety and reliability. TEYL breakers are available in 1, 2, and 3 pole versions; 2&3 pole versions can be ordered with auxiliary contact, shunt trip, undervoltage release, or bell alarm accessories.
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