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What breakers are compatible with Siemens?
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. The Cutler-Hammer “CL” breakers are classified for use in a Siemens panel.
What is the difference between Siemens QT and QP breakers?
Type QT breakers are the duplex, triplex, and quadplex version of the QP. They provide space savings inside the enclosure by delivering two 1/2″ breakers in 1″ of space. These space saver triplex breakers provide a 2 pole common trip breaker for 120/240V AC circuits and two single poles for 120V AC circuits.
Is Siemens BR compatible with breakers?
There are many brands and types that are nearly identical, and appear to be interchangeable. However, installing a Cutler-Hammer type BR in a Siemens panel that specifies type QP will be in violation of the National Electrical Code, and may fail inspection — even though it will fit and probably won’t be a problem.
Are there any Eaton and Siemens circuit breakers?
Are Eaton and Siemens breakers interchangeable? 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.
Are there any circuit breakers that are interchangeable?
There are charts that show what circuit breakers are interchangeable. For instance, the chart below shows an example of a cross reference of Type CL 1″ breakers that could be interchangeable for panel installations. You can check under the panel column for compatible Eaton UL Classified breakers.
What kind of breakers are compatible with Siemens panelboards?
There are however CLASSIFIED breakers that are suitable only for replacement of certain breakers in certain panelboards. In this manner, what breaker is compatible with Siemens? The Cutler-Hammer “CL” breakers are classified for use in a Siemens panel. Are QP and BR Breakers interchangeable?
Can a square D breaker be replaced by a Siemens breaker?
Siemens manufactures a CLASSIFIED breaker that is suitable for replacement ONLY in certain Square D panels as indicated on the breaker literature. So I can install a SQ D Homeline in a Siemens panel.? There is no such thing as an interchangeable circuit breaker.