Maintaining aging electrical infrastructure requires reliable components like the Eaton JA3100. This 100-amp, three-pole molded case circuit breaker provides thermal-magnetic protection for commercial and industrial applications. It installs into classic Westinghouse panelboards, switchboards, and motor control centers without requiring modern adapters. Rated for 25kAIC at 240VAC and 14kAIC at 600VAC, it serves as an exact fit for facilities needing to replace worn J-frame breakers.
Are Eaton, Cutler-Hammer, and Westinghouse JA3100 breakers interchangeable?
Yes. Eaton acquired the Westinghouse electrical distribution business, so JA3100 breakers branded under Eaton, Cutler-Hammer, or Westinghouse are the exact same physical and electrical component.
What equipment is the JA3100 circuit breaker designed to fit?
This legacy J-frame breaker bolts directly into classic Westinghouse panelboards, switchboards, and motor control centers. It serves as an exact-fit replacement for aging infrastructure, eliminating the need for modern retrofit adapters.
Does the JA3100 come with lugs on both the line and load sides?
The breaker is supplied complete with load-side lug terminals that accept 4 AWG to 350 kcmil wire. Because it is a bolt-on breaker, the line-side connections typically bolt directly to the bus in panelboard and switchboard applications, so line lugs are not included.
How does the adjustable magnetic trip function on this breaker?
While the thermal overload protection is fixed, the adjustable magnetic element allows you to tune the instantaneous short-circuit response. This is useful for coordinating with downstream protective devices or handling specific motor inrush currents without nuisance tripping.
Is the Westinghouse JA3100 still actively manufactured?
The original Westinghouse JA-frame series is a legacy product and is no longer in active production. Exact-fit replacements are sourced to maintain existing infrastructure without requiring panel modifications.
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