10 best circuit breaker manufacturers

One of the most important elements of any electrical network is a circuit breaker. Ordinary people have to get acquainted with this device during the construction of a private house, giving or upgrading electrical wiring in the apartment. Once in the store, a novice installer is no wonder to get confused by the presented range. How to choose a suitable machine for your home or apartment?

• First of all, it is important to correctly determine the type of circuit breaker. Bipolar models are placed in front of the meter, they can be used to completely de-energize the house. To enter the need devices of 32 or 40 A. Single-pole machines are placed on different lines of electrical wiring. 16-amp devices are chosen for lighting, and for the socket group it is better to buy devices with a nominal value of 25 A.
• Machines with the same parameters can differ significantly in price. It’s all about the brand, products from Europe and the USA are the most expensive, Chinese and Russian firms are attracted by affordability.

Our review included the best domestic and foreign manufacturers of circuit breakers. The final distribution of places in the rating was influenced by the opinion of professional electricians and feedback from Russian consumers.

The best foreign manufacturers of circuit breakers

Among foreign companies, European brands are the most popular on the Russian market. Individual American and Chinese manufacturers are trying to compete with them.

5 Chint

Leading the Chinese market is the CHINT brand. Shares of this company are listed on world stock exchanges, which confirms the brand’s serious intentions. In the assortment there are thousands of items of electrical products. Of the achievements of the Chinese manufacturer, the National Quality Control Award should be noted, as well as the title "Chinese Famous Brand", which was awarded for a series of universal and power automata.

There is a Chinese manufacturer and weaknesses. First of all, experts point out an undeveloped dealer network in Russia. Therefore, not all regions will be able to buy products of this brand. Electricians managed to evaluate the compactness and stylish design of the CHiNT DZ47-60 automat, which are presented in different versions. They are well established in the domestic networks of domestic users.

4 General electric

The best automatic switches in terms of reliability and durability are considered models of the American company General Electric. High quality products allow the US brand to compete in different parts of the world. Russia is no exception. On forums, users often argue over which machine is better, Legrand or General Electric. Both in terms of quality and price, these brands are comparable, but finding products from an American manufacturer in our country is more difficult. Therefore, the company is slightly lower in the rating.

As for the product range, there are Power Break II air circuit breakers on the Russian market, Record Plus cast-molded case models, as well as modular equipment with a DIN-rail mounting. Consumers have been flattering about the smooth operation of machines for many years. The discontent is caused by the poor product range in the trade network.

3 Legrand

The products of the French company Legrand are very well known in the domestic market of electrical products. The popularity of circuit breakers of this brand can be judged by the numerous reviews and comments on the thematic forums. Legrand invariably appears in the leaders of various ratings, and many experts call the trademark the best European manufacturer. The company operates in 90 countries of the world, supplying about 230 thousand items of products. In the manufacturer's baggage there are more than 3.8 thousand patented developments.

Professional electricians explain the popularity of the brand with high quality products that have been produced for decades. But recently there is a defective product, and a frank counterfeit. The disadvantage of Legrand machines is the high price.

2 Schneider Electric

Products of the French company Schneider Electric are well known in different countries of the world. The brand presented a wide range of its electrical engineering in Russia. 5 production sites and several logistics centers successfully operate in our country. The concern offers not only sockets and circuit breakers, but also system solutions for equipping enterprises with electrical products. Domestic consumers with different incomes can choose a suitable machine for their power supply network.

Electricians recommend to owners of apartments and private houses single-phase 16-amp automatic machines of the EASY 9 series, which successfully combine accessibility and quality. The switches are securely mounted on the din-rail, and the electrical wires are fixed clamping bolt contacts. The machine instantly works when the specified range is exceeded. The brand deservedly takes place in the top three of our rating.

1 ABB

The leading position in the market of electrical engineering is taken by the Swedish-Swiss company ABB (Asea Brown Boveri Ltd). The brand appeared in 1988, when the two well-known manufacturers Asea (Sweden) and Brown, Boveri & Cie (Switzerland) merged. Today, the main production sites are located in Germany, there are branches in many countries, including Russia.

ABB conveyor today leaves dozens of electrical products. Circuit breakers are characterized by impeccable quality and durable performance. This was achieved by the employees of the company thanks to unique developments and high-quality technologies. The main disadvantage is the high price. But the best machine can not be cheap. This is understood by many domestic users, preferring single-pole machines SH201 25A 4.5kA and SH201L B16 4.5kA.

Best domestic manufacturers of circuit breakers

Glorious traditions in the production of electrical products have some domestic companies. Thanks to cooperation with foreign corporations, the products of Russian enterprises become competitive.

5 SVETOZAR

The Russian brand SVETOZAR offers a wide range of electrical products to the domestic buyer. The catalog contains circuit breakers for domestic use, there are models for industry and the energy sector. Under this brand are sold lighting devices, low-voltage equipment and products for wiring. A distinctive feature of the company SVETOZAR is the production of products in accordance with the requirements of GOST.Reliability and safety of electrical products is confirmed by certificates of Rostest.

Popular with the owners of apartments and private houses are single-pole switches from the Premium series. They are produced in different versions, starting with 6-amp models and ending with serious 63 A. automata. Professional electricians are still wary of these devices, but there are not so many negative reviews on thematic forums.

4 DEKraft

Most recently, the DEKraft brand appeared on the domestic market for electrical products. However, experts have managed to replace the progress in the company. To interest the buyer, the manufacturer initially offered low prices. Often, cost reduction has a negative impact on the quality of the goods. This is evidenced by reviews of electricians and users. Today, the company pays more attention to quality, applying proven raw materials and modern technologies in production. Low-voltage products are used in private housing construction, in office and hotel complexes, in medical institutions, at industrial facilities, etc.

In the opinion of users, it is possible to judge the improvement in the quality of products of this young domestic brand. It is better to become plastic, which does not break during extreme tightening. At the same time, the price of DEKraft products rises proportionally.

3 CONTACTOR

High quality stands out against the background of domestic manufacturers of electrical engineering products of the CONTACTOR brand. This is explained by the fact that the plant belongs to the well-known French company Legrand. The company has a strict quality control system, starting with the purchase of raw materials and ending with the final product. Despite the relatively high price, domestic consumers increasingly prefer this brand. The history of the Ulyanovsk plant began in 1941, when many industrial enterprises were transferred from the European part of the country to the Urals. Today, the company competes on equal terms with the best global manufacturers.

In the catalog of the domestic manufacturer can be found as single-pole switches for home use series BA47, and three-pole models (BA 04-35 Pro) with a rated breaking capacity of 18 kA.

2 Iek

The Russian automatic switches IEK favorably differ from competitors in reasonable price. The brand unites several companies that are engaged in the development, implementation and sale of electrical products. Machines under the IEK brand can be found in apartments and private houses, in the industrial sector, in energy, transport, etc. The company boasts that it has twice become the holder of the title "Brand No. 1 in Russia" in the nomination "Electrical Engineering". The manufacturer is constantly working to improve the quality of its products, taking into account the opinion of experts and consumers.

And there is work to do. Users often complain about defective products that fall into the distribution network. One of the popular problems is the failure of the case. This usually occurs while tightening the clamping screws.

1 KEAZ

A good combination of affordability and quality manufacturing is offered to the consumer by the domestic brand KEAZ. About 2,000 people work at the Kursk Electrotechnical Plant, which develop new electrical products and introduce them into mass production. Experts praise the company's products for reliability. Circuit breakers buy not only homeowners, they are put on industrial enterprises, on ships and submarines of the Russian Navy, in electric trains, on thermal power plants, nuclear power plants, etc. The popularity of the brand has not been ignored by unscrupulous manufacturers who have launched the production of counterfeit products. Employees of the company promptly notify about the appearance of fakes on the official website.

An example of availability and reliability is the BM63 single-pole automaton. Worthy quality is confirmed by a 2-year warranty from the manufacturer.

Popular vote - who is the best manufacturer of circuit breakers?
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ABB

Schneider electric

Legrand

General electric

Chint

KEAZ

Iek

CONTACTOR

DEKraft

SVETOZAR

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