Replacing soon to be NLA breaker setup on OMC

[sam60]

Looking to replace my OMC breakers (2-50A & 1-12.5A) with an aftermarket setup.


Looking around here and not sure if I'm in the right spot: http://www.iboats.com/Marine-DC-Dis...1438682--session_id.167891619--view_id.469687

The OEM breakers are still available at $77.00 but way overpriced. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

[Silvertip]

Re: Replacing soon to be NLA breaker setup on OMC

The breakers you are looking at are part of a switch/breaker panel or very low amperage breakers which is not what you need. You apparently need individual breakers. Doesn't matter what they look like. 50 amps is 50 amps. 12.5 amp breakers can be replaced with 15's provided the wire size is capable of handling 15 amps. 12.5 amps is an odd size. Here is where I think you need to be:

http://www.iboats.com/DC-Marine-Cir...0398308--session_id.266534261--view_id.446099

 

[sam60]

Re: Replacing soon to be NLA breaker setup on OMC

The breakers you are looking at are part of a switch/breaker panel or very low amperage breakers which is not what you need. You apparently need individual breakers. Doesn't matter what they look like. 50 amps is 50 amps. 12.5 amp breakers can be replaced with 15's provided the wire size is capable of handling 15 amps. 12.5 amps is an odd size. Here is where I think you need to be:

http://www.iboats.com/DC-Marine-Cir...0398308--session_id.266534261--view_id.446099

Thanks Silvertip-
I guess I could build a mount close to where they currently reside. It appears from what I have that the breakers are sealed from the elements and they don't need to be in an enclosure. I was going down the wrong path looking for breakers in a panel.