Breaker specs
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01-24-17, 06:27 PM
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Breaker specs
I noticed on my bryant panel some Eaton double tandom, an one set of 20s had BR on them an the set of 15 had BD on them.Is this anything I'd need to look at? The majority of the rest say BD .
What is the difference ?4
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Pic is upside down but you. can see difference
What is the difference ?4
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Pic is upside down but you. can see difference
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01-24-17, 09:48 PM
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There's now a tandom BR there..an the other tandom says BD..
BR20/20 an BD15/15
Did notice on types the 20 says DNPL also an 15 doesnt. Both have ,BRD and A on types
BR20/20 an BD15/15
Did notice on types the 20 says DNPL also an 15 doesnt. Both have ,BRD and A on types
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#5
01-24-17, 10:45 PM
The BD tandems are CTL. BR tandems are non-CTL and most likely are not UL listed to be in that panel. Non-CTL are for 1960s and earlier panels. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Circuit_total_limitation
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01-25-17, 07:49 AM
That Siemens breaker shouldn't be in a Bryant panel. While they are the correct type for a Bryant panel, the tandems may or may not be OK depending on which slots (if any) are approved for tandems. The panel label usually details this with some sort of diagram.
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01-25-17, 08:58 AM
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Yea I noticed that on the breaker to sump pump being seimans.a year ago the association(condo) had someone put that in .Youd think the pros would put the correct brand in!
I'm gonna see what the panel says.
Having the old BD an BR there 10plus years hasnt caused any issues but it is a 80s panel,they weren't as strict then with breaker types I guess.
Thanks for the info.
I'm gonna see what the panel says.
Having the old BD an BR there 10plus years hasnt caused any issues but it is a 80s panel,they weren't as strict then with breaker types I guess.
Thanks for the info.
#8
01-25-17, 09:22 AM
The rules on breakers have been set since sometime in the 1960s. Using the wrong ones is ignorance, laziness or cheapness, and is a decent sign the work was not permitted or inspected. The association should probably re-evaluate the "pro" they have doing electrical work.
#12
01-26-17, 07:07 AM
I believe the Eaton part number is GFTCB120 for the GFCI breaker. If your area also requires AFCI protection for this type of circuit, you'll need the combination breaker BRLAFGF120
