N necbuff Senior Member Jul 10, 2004 #21 Re: handle ties I think so, except for square D QO, QOB etc. You probably do have a little tighter fit against the tie w/ a 2 pole breaker.
Re: handle ties I think so, except for square D QO, QOB etc. You probably do have a little tighter fit against the tie w/ a 2 pole breaker.
don_resqcapt19 Moderator Staff member Location Illinois Occupation retired electrician Jul 10, 2004 #22 Re: handle ties That makes more sense, but in reality, isn't a twp-pole breaker basically just two single poles with a handle tie across them? Click to expand... No. A multipole breaker has an internal trip link so that all poles trip at the same time(common trip). A handle tie does not provide common trip, only common disconnect. Don
Re: handle ties That makes more sense, but in reality, isn't a twp-pole breaker basically just two single poles with a handle tie across them? Click to expand... No. A multipole breaker has an internal trip link so that all poles trip at the same time(common trip). A handle tie does not provide common trip, only common disconnect. Don
