First, I want to do a Class I rebuild - disassemble the breaker, replace worn or bad parts, clean, lubricate and reassemble. Over time, breakers experience wear and tear! This will practically return the breaker to new condition. Second, we will install new trip units - the present trips are...
The breakers are 480 volt substation distribution breakers. The ones I'm looking at first are GE AK breakers. I try to have them refurbished every 10 years (these are over 50 years old and have never been rebuilt) - but there is some push back due to cost. I need a reference to quote!
Can anyone tell me of a source, a standard or reference, that recommends age or frequency to rebuild power circuit breakers? I need a source to quote to justify the expense. The breakers are over 50 years old and I'd like to rebuild proactively!
