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[mcclary's electrical]

I just ordered (40) Square D QO 20's and (40) Square D QO 15's.

They came in as Cutler Hammer CHQ.

THE RECEIPT says listed squard D replacement, but nowhere on the packaging or box. Is this a listed replacement? Is this lega in a QO panel?

 

[kingpb]

According to the EATON website they are UL listed as direct replacements

 

[augie47]

Here's an earlier thread on the subject you might like to read:

http://forums.mikeholt.com/showthread.php?t=116644&highlight=breakers

After long discussions with our State (TN) AHJ I was advised not to accept them unless the panel listed them.

 

[ty]

I have no problem with Classified breakers.

It's the non-classified ones that I see an issue with.

I think the issue is with Patents.
Once the Manufacturere's Patent runs out, it's fair game to get a listed replacement.

Now, if it is an insurance job, or specs call for Original Equipment, then CL's might not be acceptable.

 

[don_resqcapt19]

What is the available short circuit current at the panel? Are the breakers part of a series rated system?

 

[cadpoint]

I just ordered (40) Square D QO 20's and (40) Square D QO 15's.

They came in as Cutler Hammer CHQ.

THE RECEIPT says listed squard D replacement, but nowhere on the packaging or box. Is this a listed replacement? Is this lega in a QO panel?

I frankly would have sent it all back. Regionally each supply house has a contract to each supplier, they pay more attention when one asks them to order something different...

 

[mcclary's electrical]

What is the available short circuit current at the panel? Are the breakers part of a series rated system?

It's a dwelling, so it's under 10,000

 

[mcclary's electrical]

I frankly would have sent it all back. Regionally each supply house has a contract to each supplier, they pay more attention when one asks them to order something different...

I agree, and I'm gonna send them back tomorrow. This is a brand new house. I don't want to mismatch brand new stuff. I already have a bunch of Square D QO breakers in the house

 

[ty]

as far as original post,
If I orded Sq D, I would expect to get Sq D, unless I gave an 'and/or/equal' order.

 

[sii]

I always have to tell my purchasing guy, "ABSOLUTELY NO SUBSTITUTE THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WANT DON'T BUY ME ANYTHING ELSE OR I'LL FILL YOUR OFFICE WITH EXPANDABLE FOAM DO YOU UNDERSTAND?" or it's it's pretty much a crap shoot what I would get.

 

[jim dungar]

It's a dwelling, so it's under 10,000

That is not a guarantee.

 

[LarryFine]

I agree. QO breakers for a QO panel. The classifieds are for our convenience, not theirs.

"ABSOLUTELY NO SUBSTITUTE THIS IS EXACTLY WHAT I WANT DON'T BUY ME ANYTHING ELSE OR I'LL FILL YOUR OFFICE WITH EXPANDABLE FOAM DO YOU UNDERSTAND?"

Please promise to post pics if he ever sends you a substitute!

 

[mcclary's electrical]

That is not a guarantee.

Not everywhere, but Dominion claims to keep dwellings under 10,000.

Do you think that's not possible?
I kinda thought the same thing

 

[jim dungar]

Not everywhere, but Dominion claims to keep dwellings under 10,000.

Do you think that's not possible?
I kinda thought the same thing

Just wanted the clarification that this is your local POCO not nationwide.