Can someone tell me how to describe the curcuit breaker?
#1
03-02-09, 03:49 PM
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Can someone tell me how to describe the curcuit breaker?
The breaker is i think is Sq D. Roughly about 25 years old.
I will be getting the thing replaced within a month, but until then i wanted to replace one of the circuit breakers that has visible signs of wear.
I have not seen the type of breaker i need at home depot and dont really even know how to describe it. it is slim, has two lever/stitches on each.
The other 'twin' breakers seem to have switches next to each rather than at opposite ends like the one im describing. on each of the two switches it says 15... does that mean that each controls 15 amps or its a 30amp breaker?
So i need a .... help please.
I will be getting the thing replaced within a month, but until then i wanted to replace one of the circuit breakers that has visible signs of wear.
I have not seen the type of breaker i need at home depot and dont really even know how to describe it. it is slim, has two lever/stitches on each.
The other 'twin' breakers seem to have switches next to each rather than at opposite ends like the one im describing. on each of the two switches it says 15... does that mean that each controls 15 amps or its a 30amp breaker?
So i need a .... help please.
#2
03-02-09, 04:06 PM
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Looks like a Square D QO breaker to me. You may need to get a "regular" tandem breaker. I've seen those type at the supply house but not at HD. They'll have the tandems though.
It's 2- 15 amp circuits.
It's 2- 15 amp circuits.
#3
03-02-09, 08:26 PM
Those twin breakers are no longer made.
If you want to replace them, you will need to find a supplier of refurbished or used breakers that handles them.
One note: They are worth almost as much as gold these days.
If you want to replace them, you will need to find a supplier of refurbished or used breakers that handles them.
One note: They are worth almost as much as gold these days.
