AHI in AR Posted September 11, 2009 Report Share Posted September 11, 2009 I looked at a house this morning which had been "updated" years ago with a panel and circuit breakers made by a company called American Switch. This is not a brand I can recall ever having seen before. Apparently, they didn't sell much around here, if anywhere. Based on looks, my guess is that it's circa early 1960-ish, but that's strictly a guess. I have no pressing reason to know other than curiosity, but I'd like to know if any of you guys know anything about the company or the product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim Katen Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I looked at a house this morning which had been "updated" years ago with a panel and circuit breakers made by a company called American Switch. This is not a brand I can recall ever having seen before. Apparently, they didn't sell much around here, if anywhere. Based on looks, my guess is that it's circa early 1960-ish, but that's strictly a guess. I have no pressing reason to know other than curiosity, but I'd like to know if any of you guys know anything about the company or the product. I can't recall having ever seen them or heard of them. - Jim Katen, Oregon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDSchlueter Posted September 12, 2009 Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 What did the breakers look like? Were they similar to the "1'' Westinghouse style" breakers? I remember seeing a small fusebox in a garage that was branded Zinsco/ American switch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AHI in AR Posted September 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 12, 2009 I was there only on a quickie insurance job to describe the type of wiring and plumbing present. Honestly, I don't remember much about how the breakers looked. I can say with certainty that they weren't Zinsco type. The house was built in 1946. The main was outside, and I kept telling the owner that there had to be another panel inside somewhere -- most likely in a closet. After a couple minutes of discussion/thought, she brightens up and says "Ya mean like this?" and shows me a lovely FPE panel in the coat closet. She said her inspector didn't mention it when she bought the home 2 years ago... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daleh58 Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 I have A older Mobile Home and it has a breaker boxs that has American Switch Type A&C on the front pannel. Breaker is hard to find. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fyrmnk Posted June 30, 2011 Report Share Posted June 30, 2011 Never heard of them in this area, but while searching came across uniquebreakers.com which sells breakers for them as well as many obsolete panels, claiming they're tested to UL standards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgbinspect Posted July 1, 2011 Report Share Posted July 1, 2011 Seen em only once - recently - older home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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