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04-23-2011, 03:07 PM
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SqD QO Quads?
Is it just me, or does SquareD not make Quad breakers in the QO line?
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04-23-2011, 03:32 PM
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You mean like the Westinghouse/Bryant/ITE/CH type?
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04-23-2011, 03:43 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 480sparky
You mean like the Westinghouse/Bryant/ITE/CH type?
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Yes, exactly. But for a QO panel. I see that SquareD makes them for Homeline panels.
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04-23-2011, 05:12 PM
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A real electrician would do the right thing and upgrade the panel instead of putting a band-aid on a gun shot wound. I know plenty of union electricians who are way, way better electricians than you.
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04-23-2011, 05:14 PM
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I don't think they make 'em. Can't find anything other than QO twins.
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04-23-2011, 05:16 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Magnettica
A real electrician would do the right thing and upgrade the panel instead of putting a band-aid on a gun shot wound. I know plenty of union electricians who are way, way better electricians than you.
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If he was just adding a circuit what would be the problem with using a quad? I don't know if they make them for QO but I used a quad for a Homeline recently and I use them for CH all the time.
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04-23-2011, 05:31 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Rudeboy
If he was just adding a circuit what would be the problem with using a quad? I don't know if they make them for QO but I used a quad for a Homeline recently and I use them for CH all the time.
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The problem is the OP may lack the skill required to do this type of installation. 
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04-23-2011, 05:38 PM
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obvious but ...
Twin the sp ckts to make room if you cant replace the whole panel or add a sub.
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04-23-2011, 05:45 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by gold
obvious but ...
Twin the sp ckts to make room if you cant replace the whole panel or add a sub.
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Yeah but if they're mwbc, no handle ties.
Not that that's stopped me before.
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04-24-2011, 10:53 AM
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Just looked in my Square D Digest & there is no listing for a QO tandem quad breaker.
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04-24-2011, 03:25 PM
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Square d do makes a 20/30 double tandem in the QO line. They are expensive, about $ 80.
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04-24-2011, 03:42 PM
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Electric Al
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hasor
Square d do makes a 20/30 double tandem in the QO line. They are expensive, about $ 80.
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Show a pic!
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04-24-2011, 04:09 PM
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04-24-2011, 04:12 PM
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That pic doesnt show it , but it does come with a handle tie
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04-24-2011, 05:07 PM
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whats the advantage of a quad pole vs 2 tandem??? it takes the same space
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04-24-2011, 09:54 PM
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Big differance. Two tandems create 4 different circuits from 2 spaces. A quad is two 240V circuits in 2 spaces. The two inner handles are connect as usual. And the two outer handles are connected with a 'U' shaped bracket. This is to allow either of the 2p circuits to trip without affecting the other.
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04-24-2011, 09:57 PM
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Go to http://www.schneider-electric.us/ . I think thats the site to look up square D parts.
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04-24-2011, 09:59 PM
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Nice to have when panel space is used up. I like to spread the load out some, say the 20 amp 2P is for some type of heat and the 30 amp 2P is an AC unit or visa versa.
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04-24-2011, 10:30 PM
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Hack....
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04-25-2011, 01:30 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by hasor
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Thats only a quad if the inner 2 and outer 2 are tied together, otherwise its just a triplex. The breaker 480 posted is a quad.
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