I did not know

[ptonsparky]

I use CH almost everywhere. I bought 100 amp main breaker panel for a rural shop building. I frequently use a ML panel and back feed a 100 or 70 or 90 CB but the 100MB with plug on neutral was less expensive. Nice until you go to put a 2 pole GFCI in for Air Compressor receptacle. They don't fit and CH doesn't make a plug on style. Huh??:jawdrop:.

The only solution is to set a small sub next to the brand new panel. :thumbsdown:

 

[MAC702]

...set a small sub next to the brand new panel. :thumbsdown:

Or near the equipment. Maybe hardware the equipment, and/or maybe use a hot-tub type panel (some allow multiple breakers) or disco.

 

[ptonsparky]

The AC receptacle is within 2' of the brand new panel that has 16 spare spaces left in it. That will look like real planning.

 

[eds]

I also use CH and the plug on neutral panels are the only style my supply house carries, are you saying all GFI breakers wont fit?

 

[ptonsparky]

I also use CH and the plug on neutral panels are the only style my supply house carries, are you saying all GFI breakers wont fit?

I believe it is the 2 pole, but I personally have not tried the singles.

FWIU, the Main Breaker panels are now only available with plug on neutrals. Main lug are as in the past.

 

[Cow]

Tried some CH-CH loadcenters a few years ago for one of our farm customers new offices. The breakers kept popping off the buss.

Tried a CH CH metermain for an overhead service. Couldn't flip the line side lugs for a top feed like Siemens, had to chase overhead wires down behind the jaws and curl back up into the lugs. Was a total pain in the ###.

No more CH for me.