Under National Electrical Code regulations, you generally cannot replace a GE breaker with an arbitrary different brand, as mixing unauthorized equipment voids panel safety listings and creates fire hazards. The only legal exceptions are genuine GE units, official modern ABB ReliaHome equivalents, or specialized third-party UL-listed "classified" replacement breakers (such as Eaton's CL series) that have undergone rigorous independent testing to certify safe compatibility with specific legacy GE panels.
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