What circuit breakers are interchangeable?
Specified breakers are breakers that have been tested and listed for a panel by the manufacturer. Interchangeable breakers are breakers that have been tested in the panels that they are approved for and are similar to specified breakers, typically by a third party such as Underwriter’s Laboratory (UL).
Can you mix and match circuit breakers?
Never place a different brand circuit breaker in a circuit breaker panel of a different brand. Contrary to the belief that they are all the same and will work in any circuit breaker panel, the fact is just the opposite. Circuit breakers may actually fit, but not properly.
What breakers are compatible with Square D Homeline?
Square D Homeline breakers are compatible with Homeline breaker boxes and CSEDs. Square D QO breakers are compatible with QO breaker boxes and CSEDs. Each ANSI-certified and UL-listed.
What brand is compatible with Eaton breakers?
Eaton’s UL classified breakers are designed and tested to be both mechanically and electrically interchangeable with circuit breakers manufactured by General Electric, Thomas & Betts, ITE/Siemens, Murray, Crouse-Hinds, and Square D.
What breakers fit General Electric?
Siemens breakers can be used in GE breaker boxes, and they are generally known to be compatible. Match the size and voltage requirements when using Siemens breakers, as using the wrong breakers can have dangerous results. If the wrong breaker is used it could fail to break (shut off power) during a surge.
Are all circuit breakers interchangeable?
The circuit load will determine the breaker size you need – and you’ll need to make sure to get the right brand, as all breakers are not interchangeable. Replacing one brand of breaker with another can be dangerous, may void your breaker or panel warranty, and may cause you to fail an electrical inspection.
Does a subpanel have to be the same brand as the main panel?
A subpanel doesn’t have to be the same make as the main panel but it is convenient to use the same breakers in both panels.
What is the difference between Square D Homeline and QO breakers?
Square D offers two different circuit breaker options: the Homeline and the Quo. The main difference between the two is that the Homeline is rated for residential use only. The Qo is not only rated for business use, but it comes in more size options, up to 3-pole breakers.
Are Square D and Eaton breakers compatible?
Find Old and Obsolete Eaton and Westinghouse Breakers While you now know that Eaton breakers, Westinghouse breakers, Square D breakers, and Cutler-Hammer breakers are largely compatible, you still need to find the exact models you need for your facility.
What breaker is compatible with Siemens?
It’s Best to Choose Circuit Breakers Made by Siemens I said the safest bets are QP, QT, QPF, and QAF breakers because they’re manufactured by the brand itself. Did you know that Murray and Siemens are pretty much the same company? Their breakers even use the same parts, but they are not certified to be interchangeable.