Siemens Q220_3PK 20 Amp Double Pole Type QP Circuit Breaker (Pack of 3)
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Yes and no are both correct. This is a double pole breaker with a 220/240 volt rating, so it's for something big like a range, dryer, or, in my case, a tankless water heater. If both poles were connected, anything 110/120V you tried to plug into would instantly kill (blow up). A single pole breaker is required for 110/120 volts. You should also keep an eye on the amps. The majority of items that run on 110/120 volts don't require more than 10 amps. The most common exceptions are microwaves and power tools. Most people will use breakers with more than 10 amps to allow them to run multiple appliances at once; 15 or 20 amps are the most common in homes (20 amps for microwaves and outlets used for power tools). The only reason I can think of why a house panel would have a single pole 70 amp breaker in it is if it was acting as a sort of main breaker for all the smaller breakers (not the double pole breakers). You could trip the 70 amp breaker while never tripping any of the smaller ones if you used too many things in your house at once. This would be the drawback of this setup (the benefit would be being able to turn off everything at once without having to turn off the major components). But I'd just use a single pole for that. As for the Yes side of the argument, you could just connect one side and run 110/120 Volts, but that takes up an extra slot in your panel, and for many of us, every slot is valuable. You could do something else with the other side (I'm not sure what), but you'll need to remove the bar that connects the two switches so they can work independently. You'd only have two single pole 70 amp breakers at this point, which are connected to each other. I wouldn't recommend a single pole for 110/120 Volts without knowing more about your application.
ITE has been taken over by Siemens. Siemens is now the manufacturer of EQ loadcenters. So, yes, it will, because eqp is now type qp in Siemens.
Yes, they are brand new and come with a manufacturer's warranty.
If you have BR breakers, you should use them. It'll be fine. If you have CH breakers, you should use them. It's not going to work.
Selected User Reviews For Siemens Q220_3PK 20 Amp Double Pole Type QP Circuit Breaker (Pack of 3)
Wires cannot be attached to the breaker without the wire lock down screws. It's a paperweight, essentially. Because the screws are proprietary, you won't be able to get replacements at a hardware store. As a result, it's a waste of time. br>WHY WOULD SOMEONE SELL THIS IF THE SCREWS WEREN'T IN PLACE? ' '.
A 100A subpanel was fed by a Siemens 200A main breaker. Nothing tripped unexpectedly when tested with an estimated 80 to 90A load. I had no trouble installing the breaker in the 1 slot, and I had no trouble tightening the screws with stranded 2/3 NM.
For our double oven installation, which required two x 120v phases, I used this 40amp breaker to feed a newly run 8/3 60ft cable. The panel is a Square D 200 amp panel with numerous breakers of the same brand. Square D breakers frequently become stuck and finicky once they trip, as I have observed. They're difficult to reset, and when I use normal force to move the toggle switch, it wobbles a lot. br>This Siemens appears to be more durable and well-made. It snaps and moves with ease, which I like. In addition, it works well with Square D breakers. I'm planning to replace all of the breakers with Siemens alternatives as soon as possible because I've never been a fan of Square D's operation. I understand that brand has become the industry standard, but I believe that there are others who are better at what they do.
The previous order took seven days to arrive, and the breakers were incorrect; time is money. In the future, I will drive to the local Perrys supply outlet, as I did yesterday. I went to the store and bought the two breakers I needed, as well as a 50 amp double pole backer that I couldn't find on Amazon, and was back on the job in under 40 minutes.
Fits most electrical panels made by ITE, GE, Bryant, Siemens, and others. It's unlikely to work in Square-shaped spaces. D panels, which are set up to only accept their brand breakers. Siemens is known for producing high-quality machinery. It met my needs perfectly, and the cost was reasonable.
I recently bought an older house with a Main Panel that was in bad shape but still functional. Obviously, I intend to replace the main panel in the near future. In the meantime, weather happens, so I've relocated all of the critical loads to a gleaming new (reliable) sub panel that can also be powered by a generator if necessary. For electrical safety, I used a 90 amp breaker in the subpanel for the Main and a 50 amp breaker for the Genny, with a simple transfer switch arrangement between the two.
A good breaker at a reasonable price; if you're not familiar with household wiring, hire a professional. Remember to turn off the breakers until all wires are connected on both ends if you're doing it yourself. Because this is a 40-amp breaker, you'll need wire that's 8 or larger, depending on how long the run is. This is a stiff, difficult-to-work-with material. You must exercise caution.
Separate breakers were needed for my new built-in oven and microwave. 30A 240V. The wire and two of these were enough to get the job done. If you're not sure what you're doing, hire a professional, such as an electrician. However, if you follow all of the safety precautions, you will have saved $1000 by doing it yourself.
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