A replacement for a General Electric fusible bus plug has to match the busway family first (Armor Clad, Spectra, Spectra Low-Amp or Flex-A-Plug Type FVK), then the amperage, voltage, wire count and ground. BRAH Electric lists 192 fusible bus plugs as direct substitutes for GE types AC, SB, SL and FVK, in 30A, 60A and 100A at 240V and 600V. The tables below show which BRAH series replaces each GE type and link each configuration to its product page.
GE busway families and the BRAH series for each
GE plug-in busway was built in several families, and a plug made for one family does not fit another without a conversion kit. On most nameplates the type letters at the start of the GE catalog number (AC, SB, SL or FVK) tell you the family. BRAH uses its own three-letter series for each one.
| GE busway family | GE plug type | BRAH series | Amperages | Voltages | Fuse classes accepted | Fusible plugs listed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Clad | AC | BEC | 30A, 60A, 100A | 240V, 600V | H, R, J | 48 |
| Spectra | SB | BEB | 30A, 60A, 100A | 240V, 600V | H, R, J | 48 |
| Spectra Low-Amp | SL | BEL | 30A, 60A, 100A | 240V, 600V | H, R, J | 48 |
| Flex-A-Plug (Type FVK) | FVK | BEK | 30A, 60A, 100A | 240V, 600V | H, R, J | 48 |
All 192 parts are 3-phase fusible switch plugs. The BEC, BEB and BEL records each describe the plug as a UL Listed assembly, complete with a UL Recognized internal switch and components. You can browse all of them in the fusible bus plugs listing or go straight to a part from the next table.
BRAH replacement part numbers for GE fusible bus plugs
Find the row that matches the old plug, then read across to the column for your busway family. Every cell is a BRAH part linked to its product page.
Each part in the table also comes in a version with weather stripping for drip protection. Add a W to the end of the BRAH number: BEB3610 becomes BEB3610W. On Armor Clad, Spectra and Spectra Low-Amp plugs the matching GE numbers end in the letter I, for example SB363RI.
BRAH numbers follow one pattern across these four series, which makes a part easy to check. After the series letters comes a 3, then 2 for 240V or 6 for 600V, then 03, 06 or 10 for 30A, 60A or 100A. A G means with ground, an N means 4-wire, and a W means weather stripping. BEL3606GN is a Spectra Low-Amp plug, 600V, 60A, with ground, 4-wire. For anything not in the table, call (855) 355-2724 with the part number.
How to read a GE bus plug catalog number
The GE number on the nameplate is the quickest way to the right part. The examples below come straight from the BRAH records and show how one BRAH part covers several GE numbers.
| GE busway family | Configuration | GE catalog numbers in the record | BRAH part |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armor Clad | 100A, 600V, 3-wire, no ground | AC363R, AC363RJ, AC1363, AC1363R, AC1363RJ | BEC3610 |
| Armor Clad | 60A, 600V, 4-wire, with ground | AC462RG, AC462RGR, AC462RGJ, AC1462RG, AC1462RGJ, RA4606THNI, RA4606TRNI | BEC3606GN |
| Spectra | 100A, 600V, 3-wire, no ground | SB363R, SB363RJ | BEB3610 |
| Spectra | 60A, 600V, 4-wire, with ground | SB462RG, SB462RGR, SB462RGJ, RG4606THNI, RG4606TRNI | BEB3606GN |
| Spectra Low-Amp | 100A, 600V, 3-wire, no ground | SL363R, SL363RJ | BEL3610 |
| Spectra Low-Amp | 60A, 600V, 4-wire, with ground | SL462RG, SL462RGR, SL462RGJ, RL4606THNI, RL4606TRNI | BEL3606GN |
| Flex-A-Plug (Type FVK) | 100A, 600V, 3-wire, no ground | FVK363, FVK363R, FVK363RJ | BEK3610 |
| Flex-A-Plug (Type FVK) | 60A, 600V, 4-wire, with ground | FVK462G, FVK462RG, FVK462RGJ | BEK3606GN |
Across the Armor Clad, Spectra and Spectra Low-Amp records the GE numbers follow a pattern you can use as a reading aid. After the type letters, the first digit is the wire count (3 or 4), the second is 2 for 240V or 6 for 600V, and the third is 1, 2 or 3 for 30A, 60A or 100A. An R follows, then a G if the plug has a ground. SB363R is a Spectra plug, 3-wire, 600V, 100A, no ground. FVK numbers use the same three digits without the R, so FVK463 is 4-wire, 600V, 100A.
The records also list other forms of the same plug. Armor Clad parts list AC1 numbers such as AC1321 beside AC321R, grounded Spectra parts list numbers such as RG3203THNI, and extra R or J letters appear on many of them. Treat the pattern as a check on this table, not a rule for every GE number, and confirm the ratings on the nameplate.
What to check before you order a GE bus plug
- Busway family: read it from the busway nameplate as well as the plug. Plugs get moved between runs, and an Armor Clad plug may have been converted to Spectra or the other way round.
- Amperage: 30A, 60A or 100A, the same as the plug you are removing. The rating is fixed by the part number.
- Voltage: the 240V or the 600V version. A 480V system takes the 600V part.
- Wires: 3-wire or 4-wire. A 4-wire plug has a neutral stab and terminal.
- Ground: look inside the old plug for a ground stab and terminal instead of relying on the label.
- Weather stripping: order the W version if the old plug has it or the location calls for drip protection.
- Fuses: the plugs accept Class H, R and J fuses. Choose the class and ampere rating for the load and the available fault current. Fuses are ordered separately.
- Series: on older Armor Clad plugs, note whether the can is Series 7 or earlier. It matters when you order ground parts or a conversion kit.
The guide to fuse classes in bus plugs explains the difference between Class H, R and J.
Conversion kits, ground and neutral kits and repair parts for GE plugs
A complete new plug is not always needed. A sound plug from one GE family can be converted to fit another, a 3-wire plug can take a neutral or a ground, and worn stabs, switches, handles and latches can be replaced. The table groups the GE parts by job.
| Part type | BRAH parts | What the listing says it is for |
|---|---|---|
| Conversion kit to Spectra | SB1, SB4, SB5 | Converts Armor Clad and Spectra Low-Amp plugs, fusible or breaker type, to fit Spectra busway. SB1 covers 30A to 100A plugs, SB4 200A, SB5 400A to 800A. Each includes a ground stab. |
| Conversion kit to Spectra Low-Amp | SL1, SL4, SL5 | Converts Armor Clad and Spectra plugs to fit Spectra Low-Amp busway, in the same three size bands. |
| Conversion kit to Armor Clad | AC1, AC4, AC5 | Converts Spectra and Spectra Low-Amp plugs to fit Armor Clad busway, in the same three size bands. |
| Series 7 and can hardware | SER7CK, GETAB | SER7CK converts Series 6 or earlier plugs to the Series 7 version so a family conversion kit can then be fitted. GETAB is the foot bracket for older Armor Clad cans that were built without one. |
| Fusible to breaker conversion | GEBPBRKRCK, TED-SEBRKT | GEBPBRKRCK is mounting hardware for converting a 30A, 60A or 100A fusible can to circuit breaker type (breaker sold separately). TED-SEBRKT is the toggle hardware needed when TED or THED breakers replace SEDA, SEHA, SELA or SEPA breakers. |
| Voltage conversion | GE200A240V | Converts 200A fusible Armor Clad, Spectra and Spectra Low-Amp plugs from 600V to 240V. |
| Ground kits and stabs | BG100, GE100AG, GE200AG, GE400G, ACSBSLG, ACSBSL1G | BG100 is the ground kit for BRAH BEB, BEL and BEC plugs at 30A to 100A. GE100AG (30A to 100A), GE200AG (200A) and GE400G (400A to 600A) are ground stabs for GE AC, SB and SL plugs. ACSBSLG is a ground stab used together with connection block ACSBSL1G. |
| Ground parts for early Armor Clad | AC200GRND, AC200CLIP, AC200GRNDASS | Clip-style ground stab, clip and complete assembly for Armor Clad plugs built before Series 7, 30A to 200A. |
| Neutral kits, AC / SB / SL | BN100, N100, NG100, NG200, NG600, N250BT | BN100 adds a neutral to BRAH BEB, BEL and BEC plugs up to 100A. N100 is the neutral kit for GE plugs up to 100A. NG100, NG200 and NG600 are combined neutral and ground kits for plugs up to 100A, up to 200A, and 400A to 600A. N250BT is for breaker type plugs up to 250A with Spectra SF Series breakers. |
| Neutral kits, FVK | BEK100N, FVK100N, FVK200N | BEK100N adds a neutral to BRAH BEK plugs up to 100A. FVK100N suits GE FVK plugs at 30A, 60A and 100A, and FVK200N suits 200A FVK plugs. |
| Stabs and stab insulators | ACSBSLN1, 400ASTAB, FVKSTAB100A, FVKSTAB200A, SBCAP, FVKSTABINS, FVKSTABINS4 | Replacement stab fingers for AC, SB and SL plugs and for FVK plugs, plus the plastic insulators that separate the stabs on Spectra (SBCAP) and FVK plugs. |
| Internal switch | FCS-30-GE, FCS-60-GE, FCS-100-GE | Floating contact operating switches rated 30A, 60A and 100A at 600V maximum, listed for GE fusible bus plugs and other GE fusible switches. |
| Handles, latches and hangers | GEBPHANDLE1, GEBPHANDLE2, GECLIP, GECLIP-SPRINGONLY, FVKHANGER | Operating handles for 30A to 200A cans (GEBPHANDLE1) and 400A to 1200A cans (GEBPHANDLE2), the door latch kit and its spring, and the clip that fastens FVK or BEK plugs to Flex-A-Plug overhead busway. |
| Ground connectors and lugs | 200G, 600G, GEGRNDLUG | L-shaped connectors between the internal ground bar and the ground stab for 30A to 200A plugs (200G) and 400A and 600A plugs (600G), and a lug for GE SB, SL, AC and FVK plugs from 30A to 200A. |
Each group has its own listing: bus plug conversion kits, ground kits, neutral kits, stabs and floating contact switches. For choosing stabs by phase position and amperage, see the guide to identifying replacement bus stabs.
Replace the whole plug or repair it
Replace the plug when the enclosure is damaged, the switch no longer operates cleanly, there are signs of overheating at the stabs or fuse clips, or the plug has been modified and its ratings can no longer be trusted. A new plug also makes sense when the old one is the wrong configuration for the load, for example a 3-wire plug where a neutral is now needed and the can is in poor shape.
Repair is reasonable when the can and the switch are sound and one part has failed: a broken handle, a weak door latch, a damaged stab or a missing ground. If the plug is good but the busway run it is moving to is a different GE family, a conversion kit is the usual route. Have a qualified person decide after inspecting the plug with the power off.
BRAH Electric is an aftermarket manufacturer and is not an authorized distributor of General Electric products. It designs its parts in-house and tests them at its facility in Carlsbad, California. Parts carry a 2-year warranty from the date of invoice, and in-stock orders placed before 3:00 PM Pacific ship the same business day. Returns need an RMA within 30 days of shipment and are subject to a restocking charge of 25 to 50 percent, so check the family and ratings before ordering.
Safety when working on GE plug-in busway
The bus bars behind a plug stay live until the busway itself is switched off at its source. Opening the handle on the plug does not make the stabs safe. Shut down the run, lock and tag it, and prove it dead with a tested meter before a plug is removed, fitted or opened for repair. Only qualified electrical workers should do this, following the site safety program and the busway instructions.
GE bus plug replacement FAQs
What replaces a GE SB363R bus plug?
The BRAH part is BEB3610, a 100A, 600V, 3-phase, 3-wire fusible plug for Spectra Series busway. Its record lists it as a direct substitute for GE SB363R and SB363RJ. The grounded version is BEB3610G.
Can an Armor Clad bus plug be used on Spectra busway?
Not as it stands, but it can be converted. Kit SB1 is listed for converting Armor Clad and Spectra Low-Amp plugs from 30A to 100A to Spectra, and it includes a ground stab. Plugs from Series 6 or earlier need the SER7CK kit first.
Are BRAH replacement plugs for GE busway UL Listed?
The records for the BEC (Armor Clad), BEB (Spectra) and BEL (Spectra Low-Amp) fusible plugs each state that the part is a UL Listed assembly with a UL Recognized internal switch and components. Check the product page of the exact part you are ordering.
What fuses do GE replacement bus plugs take?
All 192 parts are listed as accepting Class H, R and J fuses. The plug sets the maximum fuse size by its amperage. The fuse class and rating you fit depend on the load and the fault current available at that point in the system.
How do I add a neutral to a 3-wire GE bus plug?
Use a neutral kit made for the plug type. BN100 is listed for BRAH BEB, BEL and BEC plugs up to 100A, N100 for GE AC, SB and SL plugs up to 100A, and FVK100N for FVK plugs at 30A, 60A and 100A. If you are buying a new plug, order the 4-wire part number instead.
References
- UL 857, Busways: the UL standard for busways and the plug-in devices used with them.
- UL 248-1, Low-Voltage Fuses, General Requirements: the first part of the standard series that defines low-voltage fuse classes such as H, R and J.
- OSHA 29 CFR 1910.147: the federal lockout/tagout rule for controlling hazardous energy during service work.
- NFPA 70E: the standard for electrical safety in the workplace, including verifying the absence of voltage.
