Airpax Circuit Breakers

[kowal_53]

I have a Airpax CB model UPGF66-31704-1 Douple pole, single switch circuit breaker for the #2 30 amp shore power. (2008 A;bin 31) There is some charing that was on the breaker, but the real damage was the 8AWG wire, and others near by. So it is hard to tell if the breaker has been compromised.

An internet search was not the best, and none of the sites had a price. I was curious if anyone has found a supplier for these units.

[catalina_mike]

I do not have a source for that breaker but you should change it out. Match it up as close as you can. The problem was more than likely caused by a loose connection on the breaker or wiring connector. The heat caused by the resistance caused the charring of the wiring. The breaker has had heat through it and could be compromised. I would not take the chance that it will protect as it is designed to do.

[TomA]

I had a similar situation with the #8 burnt wire, in the Bass panel on my 32 +2. Cause was loose wring connection I just replaced the wire, breaker was OK. If you panel is manufactured by Airpax the breaker should be available lots of Airpax distributor listed on line. TomA

[kowal_53]

I am still on my quest to find the circuit breaker. I have called many, so here is what I know. I finally found someone that know what I need. (Gene Buma 508-236-5418) He works for Sensata/AIRPAX. He was located out of Cambridge, MD where AIRPAX was located prior to being purchased by Sensata. He informed me that I has a custom breaker that was only send to Ultra Panel Marine. The single throw is on the right side verses the left. It is now obsolete and suggested that I contact UPM to see if they had one. The circuit panel was made by Ultra Panel Marine out of Florida. (305 888 7709) Currently I am trying to see if UPM has one.

Gene also suspect that my breaker might be OK, given that the internal design was such that the load side could stand more heat than the line side. In any case if I can not locate one, and can call Gene back and he will create a new number, and hand me off to a distributer, which I could proceed in ordering one. I would have to wait about 8 to 12 weeks and spend $70.00 to get it.

So the good news is you can get it if you need to. The other single breaker should be available for AIRPAX, or through Carling, which make the Blue Sea breaker that are not stocked at many marine stores.

[Carl]

Maybe you should think about contacting the people in the post below and see if they can make you a new panel with readily available replacement parts/breakers.

viewtopic.php?f=5&t=8534

[kowal_53]

I can't imagine how much that might cost. The Albin 31 panel is much larger than a 28. In fact their is a DC and AC panel, each larger than a 28. I suppose if I gave them my panel for the more available breakers parts the price might come down a bit. Even so the number of wires to be moved would keep me busy for quite a time.

Maybe I will ask the people that did the original panel to see what it would cost just for grinns.

[jleonard]

PANELTRONICS BREAKER 30 AMPS W/ REVERSE POLARITY TRIP COIL [29878] - $37.29 : SaltysMarine.com

I have no idea what your breaker looks like, but I had a tough one to find as well and I got one here.
Would be worth a few minutes searching.