GE Panels

[guschash]

What do you guys think of GE panels? My supply house is switching to GE from Siemens.

 

[Jim W in Tampa]

Personally i would never buy a GE ,but others here might like them

 

[raider1]

I have used GE panels and never had any problems with them.

Chris

 

[busman]

I started this thread a while back and it got good response. It might help.

http://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=86444&highlight=loadcenter

I personally use Sq. D QO or CH.

Mark

 

[infinity]

I like GE for service upgrades. Most of the upgrades around here involve older homes with AC cable homeruns. The galvanized cans on the GE panels IMO are better suited for grounding than the SQ D cans which have a heavy layer of paint. GE is also cheaper. As Chris said we've never had a problem with GE.

 

[Dennis Alwon]

What do you guys think of GE panels? My supply house is switching to GE from Siemens.

I have used GE for years now and I am satisfied. I must say I have never had a problem, knock on wood, with the GE arc faults as some of the other mfg's have had.

 

[norcal]

The lowballers here that would have used Zinsco/Sylvania before use GE now.

 

[peter d]

I like GE panels (the aforementioned copper bus and galvanized can) but I'm not a fan of the breakers. A live cable cut with linesmans makes a much bigger bang and flash on a GE breaker than Square D or Murray.

 

[guschash]

Are GE breakers interchangeable with Siemens breakers?

 

[peter d]

Are GE breakers interchangeable with Siemens breakers?

No, they are not listed for interchange.

 

[guschash]

Thanks, What are the arc-fault breakers like? I liked the Siemens arc-faults.

 

[peter d]

Thanks, What are the arc-fault breakers like? I liked the Siemens arc-faults.

The GE arc fault breakers are made by Siemens for some unknown reason.

 

[electricalperson]

the seimens bolt on panels are good. there cheap plug in panels are just like any other panel. the breakers have a play but the contacts remain tight. i think any panel is good i just would rather install a square d homeline or QO

 

[Jim W in Tampa]

The lowballers here that would have used Zinsco/Sylvania before use GE now.

I didn't want to say all that but i agree

 

[Jim W in Tampa]

G e = garbage electric jmo

 

[guschash]

Oh great! Looks like I will be drive to the other side of town to get Square D. I don't like putting in junk. I really didn't like GE anyways.

 

[Hendrix]

No, they are not listed for interchange.

Yet it is done all the time :-?

 

[LawnGuyLandSparky]

I like GE panels (the aforementioned copper bus and galvanized can) but I'm not a fan of the breakers. A live cable cut with linesmans makes a much bigger bang and flash on a GE breaker than Square D or Murray.

Maybe GE has a higher trip threshold. Many builders want the GE brand to feature it in the sales brochure. "200 amp General Electric service."
Homebuyers aren't going to recognize Square D or Murray or Siemans... but General Electric is still a household name.

 

[Jim W in Tampa]

Maybe GE has a higher trip threshold. Many builders want the GE brand to feature it in the sales brochure. "200 amp General Electric service."
Homebuyers aren't going to recognize Square D or Murray or Siemans... but General Electric is still a household name.

Yes they will recognize the name , but is that a plus or minus. They do not exactly hit the market as quality. Feel sorry for anyone that would let this make the differance in buying a home.

 

[480sparky]

Yes they will recognize the name , but is that a plus or minus. They do not exactly hit the market as quality. Feel sorry for anyone that would let this make the differance in buying a home.

Brand recognition is a big part of advertising. Which of the following film brands would you use?: Fuji, Konica, or Kodak?

I'll bet you picked Kodak. Not because it's better than the rest, but because their advertising budget is bigger than the others.