General Advantages General Disadvantages 1. Cost efficient 1. Limited availability of uncommon items 2. Readily available inventory 2. New technology can be slow to market 3. Minimal obsolescence in cycle 3. Requires more attention to vendor qualifications 4. More choices for buyers sourcing material   5. Focused on medium and small size contractors   6. …

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This General Electric Armor Clad (AC) plug is an older bus plug version that’s been replaced by the newer GE Spectra bus plugs. The AC plug family is one of the most popular GE bus plug systems. This family of bus plugs has been in the market for many years. The 600V line are the most popular varieties in the family. They have amperages that range from 15A to 800A. Although these bus plugs have been replaced by the newer version (GE Spectra bus plugs), Armor Clad…

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Fun fact, Square D did not change its name until 1917, fifteen years after the company was established.The name change was due to the brand’s trademark “D” on conduit boxes and switches. Since then,Square D has been a leader and an innovative company in the electricity and automation management industry. Square D did not go …

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Electrical buckets are more commonly known as motor control center (MCC) buckets. Essentially, they are metal enclosures that house the control portion of a motor control center. They play a very important role in the industrial power control and distribution systems.

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The simple answer is, of course, Siemens – they make their own well-known and durable breakers. Siemens has been around for over 150 years in engineering and world history in general. They have been making circuit breakers for a long time and are one of the top breaker manufacturers in the industry. Their simple design make …

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A shunt trip is an optional accessory device that electricians and/or manufacturers install to a circuit breaker. This is known as a shunt trip circuit breaker. Some circuit breakers allow shunt trip kits to be installable in the field. Others require factory installation when ordering the circuit breaker. You can check your specific type of …

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BD1520 is an Eaton / Cutler Hammer brand miniature molded case circuit breaker. This breaker is a tandem / circuit limiting breaker. In other words, BD1520 is a double circuit breaker that takes up one circuit breaker space on a panelboard. However, it does not have a common trip or handle tie for simultaneous disconnecting of …

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Circuit breakers are safety devices that interrupt the flow of current. This happens if there’s either a gradual increase in load or a short circuit, which trips the breaker instantly. The most common times for a breaker to trip in a household are when devices which convert electrical energy to heat are in use. Examples …

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Looking to replace circuit breakers in your Siemens electrical service panel? The straightforward answer is: read your panel for manufacturer’s instructions on acceptable breaker replacements. If the instructions are hard to read (normally they fade over time), then check your existing breakers and replace those with the same type. Firstly, remove one of the old breakers to make sure the panel connections are the same. Lastly, test the fit of the new breaker in the panel before you put it in place.

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Replacing circuit breakers in your electrical service panel but not sure which ones to use? Normally you would just go to the panel and look up the specified breakers the manufacturer has listed. Maybe you’re trying to save money or can’t find the part you’re looking for and now you’re looking for options. Here is the dirty truth about interchanging circuit breakers.

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