Brand overview
Dozens of manufacturers' circuit breakers are available on the Russian market, but four brands hold the bulk of the share: IEK, ABB, Schneider Electric and Legrand. Each offers ranges for different segments — from budget to premium.
IEK — VA47-29 and VA47-100
The largest Russian manufacturer of modular equipment. The VA47-29 series is the highest-volume circuit breaker on the Russian market.
- Breaking capacity: 4.5 kA
- Current-limiting class: 3
- Rated current range: 0.5–63 A
- Characteristics: B, C, D
- Service life: 20,000 cycles
- Price: from 100 rubles for 1P (the most affordable)
The ARMAT series is IEK's premium range, with a 6 kA breaking capacity and improved specifications.
ABB — S200 and SH200L
A German-Swedish corporation, one of the world leaders in electrical engineering. ABB breakers are regarded as a benchmark of reliability.
- S200: breaking capacity 6 kA, rated current range 0.5–63 A
- SH200L: budget series, 4.5 kA
- Current-limiting class: 3
- Service life: 20,000 cycles
- Price: from 350 rubles for 1P (S200)
A distinctive feature of ABB is the contact-status indicator and the option to fit additional accessories (releases, status contacts).
Schneider Electric — iC60N and Easy9
- iC60N: breaking capacity 6 kA, premium series
- Easy9: budget series, 4.5 kA
- Acti9: professional series with extended functionality
- Price: from 150 rubles (Easy9) to 500 rubles (iC60N) for 1P
Legrand — TX3 and DX3
- TX3: budget series, 6 kA, optimal price/quality ratio
- DX3: professional series, 10 kA, for commercial premises
- Price: from 200 rubles (TX3) to 600 rubles (DX3) for 1P
Summary table
| Parameter | IEK VA47-29 | ABB S200 | Schneider iC60N | Legrand TX3 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icn | 4.5 kA | 6 kA | 6 kA | 6 kA |
| Mech. service life | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 | 20,000 |
| Manufactured in | Russia | Germany | France | France |
| Price 1P C16 | ~100 ₽ | ~400 ₽ | ~450 ₽ | ~250 ₽ |
| Warranty | 5 years | 10 years | 3 years | 5 years |
What to choose
- Tight budget: IEK VA47-29 — a proven solution for standard flats
- Best price/quality: Legrand TX3 — European quality at a moderate price
- Maximum reliability: ABB S200 — for those who don't cut corners on safety
- Commercial premises: Schneider Acti9 or Legrand DX3 — 10 kA, professional installation
All the brands listed are available in our catalogue with delivery across Russia.