Different styles of pushmatic breakers (bolt spacing/ location)???
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Different styles of pushmatic breakers (bolt spacing/ location)???
So I'm wiring a hot tub. Replacing a 40A breaker with a 60A. I bought a 60A pushmatic breaker that appeared to be the same but upon further inspection there are a few differences... Most importantly the bolt holes do not line up the same where it would mount into the panel. (also note the plastic 'wings' on the side and the 'feet' on the bottom)
So question is are there two types of pushmatic breakers OR why are these different?
I have found lots online saying there arent different kinds and that any should bolt right up but obviously not...
AND can I just drill holes in the right place so I can bolt them into my panel? (I just want to be 100% sure before I go drilling holes to make the wrong thing fit???)
Thanks for the help, hopefully I get this figured out before my hot tub freezes!
So question is are there two types of pushmatic breakers OR why are these different?
I have found lots online saying there arent different kinds and that any should bolt right up but obviously not...
AND can I just drill holes in the right place so I can bolt them into my panel? (I just want to be 100% sure before I go drilling holes to make the wrong thing fit???)
Thanks for the help, hopefully I get this figured out before my hot tub freezes!
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I have had this problem only once (the first time), and was a little annoyed to say the least. You must take the old C/with you to drop on the counter, so to speak, it can be matched up. Yes the holes don't always match up. I take the old C/B and go to a electric house that sells both re-furbished (I take this to mean tested, cleaned and polished with a seal of approval by the store????) and new, and let them help me out with the replacement. Drilling a new hole would not be an option I'm sure.
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I just got the breaker off craigslist.. I'm not aware of any place that sells these locally other than used???
What is the difference besides the bolt spacing/ why would there be different ones?? Everything I can find online says there is only one type...
Any reason not to drill the holes in the right place? I found another one on craigslist so I'll see if it is the right kind...
What is the difference besides the bolt spacing/ why would there be different ones?? Everything I can find online says there is only one type...
Any reason not to drill the holes in the right place? I found another one on craigslist so I'll see if it is the right kind...
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There's two. Stake my rep on it. Used P.M. C/Bers from a reputable C/B shop is usually my option. Some say the new ones at the H/D are not so good. My opinion on drilling stands.