Square D is often more expensive. The less expensive boxes usually have an aluminum buss- this is what the breakers connect to. As long as the integrity of the box is good- no moisture is getting into it- and you are not overloading the breakers, this may work. The higher priced boxes probably have a copper buss, which is capable of carrying more current for the same thickness of metal, shich SHOULD mean a safer installation. Square D also offers two types of breakers, Homeline and QO. QO is made to a higher standard than the Homeline, which is designed to be "competitive" with the other brands. The breakers are not interchangeable.
From: Ray Kornele <krazykyngekorny@gmail.com>
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 2:30 PM
Subject: Re: [DIY] Circuit breaker boxes
To: DoIt_Yourself@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, June 28, 2012 2:30 PM
Subject: Re: [DIY] Circuit breaker boxes
I prefer Square-D.
KrazyKyngeKorny (Krazy, not stupid)
KrazyKyngeKorny (Krazy, not stupid)
On Thu, Jun 28, 2012 at 10:39 AM, Ron Johnson <l0c0l0b0@hotmail.com> wrote:
So my question is: Is there a major difference among these boxes? Is one really better than the others? I assume the most expensive would be the best, but that's not always the case. Anyone out there have opinions? I would appreciate it. Thanks.
__._,_.___
Please send decorating questions to Interior Motives List - to subscribe send an email to: Interior_Motives-subscribe@yahoogroups.com
.
__,_._,___
No comments:
Post a Comment