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wrote:
An electrician told us that our circuit breakers (ITE)
doesn't match with our service panel (Westinghouse). He
said it's a violation of code. He recommended that we
should have them replaced.

I was trying to get some information on this. But couldn't
find much from the web, e.g.,

1) Is the mistmatch a serious problem?
2) What brand circuit breaker can match what brand panel?

Any information on this is appreciated.

Talk to your local code enforcement office or better yet write
them wiht a clear concise explanation of your question. IFF the
breakrs fit properly and are entrapped sufficiently, there should
not be a problem.
What did he indicate as a reason for them not being the right
breakers? In other words, how did he determine it? That might
tell you a lot. Me made the statement, let him justify it for
your own understanding.

Then let us know, OK? g

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