Maintaining aging infrastructure requires precise components, and this 70A, two-pole unit delivers reliable thermal-magnetic protection for commercial applications. Designed to bolt into Federal Pacific NBLP, NBC, NBDP, and CDP panelboards, it ensures a secure connection without modifications. For modern alternatives, this model is replaced by the UBIF270NB. Featuring a 10kAIC rating at 120/240VAC, it provides essential short-circuit defense and includes load side lugs.
Which panelboards accept the Federal Pacific NB221070 circuit breaker?
This 2-pole breaker is designed to bolt directly into legacy Federal Pacific NBLP, NBC, NBDP, and CDP commercial panelboards.
Is there a modern replacement available for the Federal Pacific NB221070?
Yes. Connecticut Electric manufactures the UBIF270NB, which serves as a direct, ETL-listed replacement for the original FPE NB221070 breaker.
Can the NB221070 be installed in a residential Stab-Lok load center?
No. The NB series features a bolt-on connection designed for commercial panelboards. It is not compatible with residential Stab-Lok panels, which require plug-on NA or NC series breakers.
What wire sizes and materials are compatible with the NB221070 lugs?
The load terminals accept both aluminum and copper conductors ranging from 4 AWG to 1/0 AWG.
How does the thermal-magnetic trip unit function on the NB221070?
The fixed thermal-magnetic mechanism provides dual protection, utilizing a bimetallic strip for long-time overload protection and an electromagnetic assembly for instantaneous short-circuit tripping.
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Reviews
Review summary
Customers rate this product 5.0 out of 5 based on 18 reviews.
Federal Pacific NB100 - 100A 2 Pole Miniature Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
7/2/26
100amp federal pacific breaker
So far the breaker works as expected
Just good to know some of these old federal are still available.
Thank you
SG
scott g.
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Federal Pacific NB111020 - 20A 1 Pole Molded Case Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
6/26/26
Hard to find breakers
Had a project at a school built in the 1960’s and thought we were up a creek when confronted with ancient FPE commercial panels. Luckily we found what we needed with Suoerbreakers.
BF
Barry F.
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Federal Pacific NB100 - 100A 2 Pole Miniature Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
6/13/26
Hard to find circuit breaker
Item was as described.
WW
William W.
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Federal Pacific NB100 - 100A 2 Pole Miniature Circuit Breaker
I recommend this product
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
3/9/26
Exactly what I needed.
Awesome! Packaging and delivery were good. Bolted in and worked perfectly!!)
GH
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Federal Pacific NB125 - 125A 2 Pole Miniature Circuit Breaker