What Connecticut Electric does

Connecticut Electric Inc. is a privately held U.S. electrical equipment manufacturer founded in 1978 and headquartered at 1819 W 38th Street, Anderson, Indiana. The company specializes in replacement circuit breakers engineered to be compatible with discontinued legacy electrical panel brands — Federal Pacific, Zinsco, Challenger, Pushmatic, Wadsworth, and Siemens — producing 100% newly manufactured, ETL-listed breakers in single-, two-, and three-pole configurations from 15A to 200A. Beyond breaker replacement, its product portfolio extends into commercial electrical components (bolt-on breakers, DP contactors, contact kits, grounding busbars), RV power products and temporary power distribution, manual generator transfer switches under the EmerGen sub-brand, and portable power distribution under the Beetle Box sub-brand.

The company's revenue model is hardware sales through a hybrid channel structure: direct-to-consumer e-commerce via its own website (which also includes a distributor login for wholesale accounts), supported by phone sales (800-730-2557), and wholesale distribution through electrical supply companies. Pricing is unit-based, with individual breakers priced between approximately $20 and $180 depending on brand compatibility and amperage; distributor and bulk pricing is handled through direct contact. Customer segments include residential homeowners seeking safety upgrades without full panel replacement, RV owners, commercial electrical contractors, and electrical distributors — the latter functioning as both customer and channel partner.

Connecticut Electric maintains industry association ties with the American Society of Home Inspectors, the National Association of Electrical Distributors, and the National Fire Protection Association, and operates a content marketing program spanning a blog, newsletter, and YouTube channel. The firm is independently owned with no disclosed venture or private equity backing, no subsidiaries, no acquisitions, and no geographic expansion beyond the United States. Its catalog spans 510+ SKUs across multiple product categories, all shipping from its single Anderson, Indiana facility.

Name

Connecticut Electric

Legal name

Connecticut Electric Inc.

Website

https://connecticut-electric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1978

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Connecticut Electric is a privately held Anderson, Indiana-based manufacturer of 100% newly manufactured, ETL-listed replacement circuit breakers for legacy electrical panel brands (Federal Pacific, Zinsco, Challenger, Pushmatic, Wadsworth), serving homeowners, RV owners, contractors, and electrical distributors via e-commerce and wholesale channels.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Electrical Equipment Manufacturing

NAICS

Switchgear and Switchboard Apparatus Manufacturing (335313), Electrical Equipment Manufacturing (3353)

SIC

Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus (3613)

akta.pro primary industry

Circuit Breakers, Disconnectors, Earthing Switches & Switchgear Components (EUADACAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Low-Voltage Switchboards & Panelboards (LV distribution panels, MCCs, switchboards) (IMAGAEAA)

Keywords

• Replacement circuit breakers
• Electrical panel components
• RV power equipment
• Manual transfer switches
• Legacy panel compatibility

Headquarters

HQ city

Anderson

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Electrical Component Sales: Sale of replacement circuit breakers, transfer switches, RV power products, and commercial electrical components through e-commerce and distributor channels
2. B2B Distributor Sales: Sales to electrical distributors and professional contractors through dedicated distributor accounts

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Connecticut Electric manufactures and sells replacement circuit breakers designed to fit legacy electrical panel brands that have been discontinued or are no longer supported by the original manufacturer, including Federal Pacific, Zinsco, Challenger, Pushmatic, Wadsworth, and Siemens panels. The company also produces RV/marine electrical equipment, manual transfer switches for generator backup power, and outdoor GFCI power boxes. All breakers are newly manufactured rather than refurbished and are ETL listed.

Product overview

Connecticut Electric is an electrical equipment manufacturer specializing in replacement circuit breakers and power distribution products. The company operates as a multi-product electrical solutions provider offering: (1) Legacy Replacement Breakers for hard-to-find brands including Federal Pacific, Zinsco, Challenger, Pushmatic, and Wadsworth; (2) Packaged Replacement Circuit Breakers for Point-of-Sale (POS) applications; (3) Commercial Products including Bolt-On Breakers, DP Contactors, Contact Kits, and Grounding Busbars; (4) Manual Generator Transfer Switches under the EmerGen brand for home backup power; (5) RV Products & Temporary Power solutions including transfer switches, power outlets, cords, adapters, and distribution equipment; and (6) Mini-Breaker and Load Center Accessories. All breakers are 100% newly manufactured and ETL listed for safety and performance. The company serves residential, commercial, and industrial customers with over 500 products in their catalog, shipping from their Anderson, Indiana facility.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• EmerGen: EmerGen generator transfer switches and replacement parts for home backup power solutions.
• Beetle Box

Products and services

• Replacement Circuit Breakers Newly manufactured circuit breakers designed to fit discontinued legacy electrical panel brands including Federal Pacific, Zinsco, Challenger, Pushmatic, Wadsworth, and Siemens panels. All breakers are ETL listed and provide a certified replacement when original equipment is no longer available. Targeted at residential and commercial users with older electrical infrastructure.
• Federal Pacific Replacement Breakers Replacement circuit breakers engineered to fit Federal Pacific Electric Stab-Lok panel systems, which are widely regarded as safety concerns in older residential properties. Newly manufactured and ETL listed for use as a remediation component.
• Zinsco Replacement Breakers Newly manufactured replacement circuit breakers compatible with Zinsco electrical panels, a legacy brand no longer supported by the original manufacturer. ETL listed for code-compliant residential and commercial retrofitting.
• Challenger Replacement Breakers Newly manufactured circuit breakers compatible with Challenger load centers, a discontinued electrical panel brand. Provides certified replacement options for residential and commercial service work.
• Pushmatic Replacement Breakers Newly manufactured replacement circuit breakers designed to fit Pushmatic push-button style panels and Bulldog panels, discontinued legacy systems that remain installed in older homes and buildings.
• Wadsworth Replacement Breakers Newly manufactured replacement breakers compatible with Wadsworth electrical panels, including Wadsworth Electric & Manufacturing Co. systems used in older residential installations.
• Siemens, Murray & Thomas Betts Compatible Breakers Newly manufactured replacement breakers designed to fit Siemens, Murray, and Thomas & Betts compatible electrical panels. Provides an off-brand ETL listed alternative for these panel families.
• Commercial Electrical Products Commercial-grade circuit breakers and electrical accessories targeted at commercial facility owners, property managers, and licensed commercial electricians. Stocked SKUs support commercial service work on legacy commercial installations.
• Packaged Replacement Circuit Breakers for Point-of-Sale Retail-packaged replacement breakers supplied to hardware stores and home improvement retailers for point-of-sale display and DIY consumer purchase. Packaged for shelf merchandising rather than bulk distribution.
• Mini-Breaker and Load Center Accessories Mini-breakers, filler plates, and load center accessories used in modern electrical panel installations. Targeted at electrical contractors and panel installers.
• Travel Trailer / RV / Marine Power Products Electrical components for travel trailers, motorhomes, RVs, and marine applications including shore power conversion adapters, plugs, and connectors. Targeted at RV owners, mobile homeowners, and marine vehicle operators.
• EmerGen Manual Transfer Switches Manual transfer switches and accessories under the EmerGen sub-brand that allow homeowners and small businesses to safely connect a portable generator to their electrical panel during power outages. Includes surface-mount and pre-wired configurations at varying amperages.
• EmerGen 50 Amp Surface Mount Switch Higher-amperage surface-mount manual transfer switch under the EmerGen sub-brand, designed for homes and small businesses with larger portable generators or higher power demands.
• Beetle Box Backyard GFCI Power Box Outdoor GFCI (Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter) power box sold under the Beetle Box sub-brand. Provides a weatherproof outdoor power outlet for backyards, patios, and outdoor entertainment areas. Targeted at homeowners seeking convenient outdoor electrical access.
• Home Backup Power Supply Solutions Backup power supply solutions for residential use, including components that prepare a home electrical panel for portable generator connection and emergency power operation.
• Private Label and White-Label Breaker Manufacturing Original equipment manufacturer service supplying replacement breakers under other brands including E-Z-Read®, PierTech®, Air Gap, and Hot Shot. Connecticut Electric serves as the manufacturer and supplier while partner brands market and distribute the products under their own labels.

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• American Society of Home InspectorsminorOthersProfessional association membership connecting Connecticut Electric with home inspectors who recommend electrical products and replacements to homeowners.
• National Association of Electrical DistributorsminorOthersIndustry trade association for electrical distributors providing networking and professional development resources for distribution channel partners.
• National Fire Protection AssociationminorOthersSafety standards organization that Connecticut Electric aligns with through ETL-listed safety-certified products meeting electrical code requirements.
• tED MagazineminorOthersTrade publication covering the electrical distribution industry, providing visibility and thought leadership opportunities.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• ABB: ABB (including the acquired GE Industrial Solutions business) manufactures low-voltage circuit breakers, switchgear, and electrical distribution products globally. Comparable to Connecticut Electric through its breaker manufacturing footprint and shared distributor channels, though at much larger scale and broader product scope.
• Siemens: Siemens manufactures a wide range of electrical distribution equipment including circuit breakers compatible with load centers that Connecticut Electric explicitly supports. As one of the few OEMs with installed-base compatibility on Connecticut Electric's own product list, Siemens is a direct competitor in both new construction breakers and the replacement market.
• Eaton: Eaton is a major diversified power management manufacturer producing residential and commercial circuit breakers (Cutler-Hammer, Westinghouse legacy lines) under extensive UL listings. It is comparable to Connecticut Electric because it serves the same electrical distribution channel and competes across many of the same breaker SKUs, albeit at much broader scale.
• Schneider Electric: Schneider Electric (owner of the Square D brand) is a leading manufacturer of circuit breakers, load centers, and electrical distribution equipment in North America. It competes with Connecticut Electric on residential and commercial breaker SKUs and represents a major incumbent alternative for any customer evaluating legacy replacement options.

Direct peers

• Leviton: Leviton manufactures wiring devices, GFCI products, and load center accessories sold through the same electrical distributor channel that Connecticut Electric uses. Comparable product overlap in residential-grade electrical components and the same DIY/contractor buyer audience make Leviton a direct peer in the distributor-served electrical accessories market.
• Southwire: Southwire manufactures wire, cable, and electrical components including temporary power distribution solutions sold through electrical distributors. It is comparable to Connecticut Electric through overlapping customer segments (electrical contractors, distributors) and similar go-to-market via industrial supply channels.
• Milbank Manufacturing: Milbank manufactures electrical enclosures, meter sockets, and related power distribution products serving utility and contractor markets. It is comparable to Connecticut Electric because both companies target electrical distributors and contractors with specialized power distribution hardware, including commercial-grade and temporary power products.
• Hubbell: Hubbell produces wiring devices, electrical enclosures, and commercial-grade electrical components distributed through electrical supply wholesalers. It is comparable to Connecticut Electric because it serves overlapping contractor and distributor customers in residential and commercial electrical products with similar pricing points.
• Intermatic: Intermatic manufactures electrical controls, surge protection, and outdoor power products sold through electrical distributors and home improvement retailers. Comparable to Connecticut Electric as a niche electrical products manufacturer with overlapping distributor relationships and complementary product lines in residential power management.
• Reliance Controls: Reliance Controls is a manufacturer of manual transfer switches and generator accessories for residential and light commercial backup power. It directly competes with Connecticut Electric's EmerGen transfer switch line and serves the same homeowner and contractor channels for backup power products.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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