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peter d said:
The breakers are inferior.

I briefly worked for an electrical supplier that was a major GE distributor. We would constantly get returns on breakers that were junk right out of the box (mostly the handles being stuck open, closed, or middle position). And those were the ones that guys actually returned. Many of them told us that they just threw the junk ones away.
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Every manufacturer has that problem. It's a result of mass-production.
 
480sparky said:
Every manufacturer has that problem. It's a result of mass-production.
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Yes, some are just better at it than others. And IIRC, Sq D still has some breakers that are made domestically. The QO series I believe? And in Iowa, no less?
 
peter d said:
Look guys, I'm trying really hard to get my kickback from Sq D, and you sure are making it difficult! :D
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You know you can't bad mouth products that others are fond of. Well you can but you will hear about it. :grin:
 
Dennis Alwon said:
You know you can't bad mouth products that others are fond of. Well you can but you will hear about it. :grin:
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Yeah, Ford, Chevy, Dodge...same thing....

I personally would not drive a truck with a blue oval on it.

(runs for cover)

:D
 
Sq D still has some breakers that are made domestically. The QO series I believe?
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Give them a call and tell them to redesign their terminal lugs so the wire goes straight in instead of being angled from the back.
 
Well, I think GE needs to improve their quality. If I hear there is a problem with a breaker tripping , and it is GE, my response is to replace the breaker. This cures the problem 90% of the time. If it was a CH, my response would be something is not right in line after the breaker, with a breaker issue being the last resort.

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I have been installing GE Panels for 8 yrs plus without problems or call backs. Each brand has its own strenghts. Personally I think QO is a nice panel but over priced: accessories (ground bars, mechanical interlocks, Breaker handle locks....) are expensive. Homeline Is a cost effective panel but nothing spectacular. Not too much experince with CH BR or CH equipment Siemens has a decent product CU buss bars many things but also AL Buss bars. GE Tinned CU Buss Bars and some installer friendly desing features.
Now having said all that. If it is a product that suits the installer and the customer.... then go with it.

Who ever did thid install did a good job lining up the guts and the new cover. I don't see a problem here other than your preference for SQ D

Rick
 
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