
Breaker compatibility - Electrician Talk
Feb 11, 2020 · So now there are Siemens (they are dropping the Murray name), Eaton BR (ex-Bryant), and Square D Homeline products, as well as several aftermarket-only brands like Connecticut …
Interchangable breaker list - Electrician Talk
Feb 10, 2014 · Mike: Seems you had a wide variety of comments. Most seemed to indicate that the practice of installing something that the panelboard manufacturers label clearly prohibits would be …
Bit tips for breakers - Electrician Talk
Feb 24, 2018 · A square d QO breaker 10-30amps is supposed to be torqued to 36in-lbs and 35-70amps is 45 in-lbs. Its a lot less then you think.
Square D Trilliant - Electrician Talk
Apr 21, 2016 · Has anyone had any experience with these? I haven't seen one in years and all I remember is the replacement breakers cost a fortune! Were they that much better?
Siemens vs Square D - Electrician Talk
Apr 12, 2010 · Square D type QO panels have recessed bus bars, and as such are much safer to work on while energized. Siemens, Murray, GE, Homeline, Cutler Hammer Bryant, etc. all have protruding …
Square D QO vs Homeline Internals - Electrician Talk
Jul 10, 2013 · Well, over the years here I have read several times that the internals on Square D Homeline and QO breakers were the same, the only difference being the breaker width and the QO …
Best brand breakers & reasoning why - Electrician Talk
Mar 4, 2015 · They primarily carry square D boxes & breakers, which are costly breakers if I want a QO. I just don't know if I care for how they placed the neutrals at the top. I like the layout of the Siemens, …
Breaker torque - Electrician Talk
Jan 25, 2014 · Hi all: This job the customer wants everything by the book, using 200A AL/CU panel, Square D QO. All panels come with a lug torque label, but breaker ratings seem hard to find, a …
GE or Square D | Page 2 | Electrician Talk
Oct 27, 2008 · Do you guys prefer GE or Square D? Why? What type of work do you do - resi, commercial, industrial? What concerns might you have in switching gear lines?
ID older QO panel (CTL/non-CTL question) - Electrician Talk
Aug 3, 2022 · History tidbit-“ Sq D “ name history. First metal enclosed disconnect switch, made for the automotive plants. Embossed with a square on the door, and the letter D inside the square. …