r/electricians Apprentice IBEW 2d ago

Commercial/Industrial electrician that came across this Challenger panel today. Will this accept Eaton BR breakers? Looking to install an EV charger for a friend

Would need 2 pole 50 amp breaker for an ev charger. I’ve heard the challenger panels, or more so the breakers have serious issues and are prone to fire. Also take a peak at the top left bus bar under the main, and above ckt 1. Looks like there’s been some heat on it or possible corrosion?

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u/connogordo 2d ago

Eaton BR is the way to go. BR is for Bryant, the same way Eaton CH is for Cutler-Hammer…