
Ge Compatible Breaker
- 1). Square D Square D and GE breakers are not interchangeable. ...
- 2). Cutler-Hammer Cutler hammer breakers are interchangeable, not only with GE but also Siemens, Homeline, and Murray, to mention but a few. ...
- 3). Eaton Eaton makes classified breakers that work in GE panels. ...
- 4). Siemens You can interchange Siemens breakers with GE. ...
- 5). Murray Murray is interchangeable with GE breakers. ...
- 6). Challenger ...
- 7). Westinghouse ...
What Circuit Breakers Are Compatible With Square D?
Can You Mix Different Brands Of Breakers?

Can I use a GE breaker in a Square D box?
You can use Siemens, Eaton, GE Breaker, Murray, and Westinghouse breakers in a Square D panel. And if you've recently upgraded to Square D, Eaton breakers may fit in your new panel as well.
What breakers are interchangeable with GE?
GE and Siemens circuit breakers are commonly known as a good match and interchangeable.
What breakers are compatible with Square D breakers?
Square D Homeline breakers are compatible with Homeline breaker boxes and CSEDs. Square D QO breakers are compatible with QO breaker boxes and CSEDs. Each ANSI-certified and UL-listed.
Can you mix circuit breaker brands?
Brand: Always install the correct brand of breakers in your breaker panel. While some breakers are interchangeable, many are not, even if they look the same. Replacing one brand of breaker with another can be dangerous, may void your breaker or panel warranty, and may lead to a failed electrical inspection.
Does GE still make circuit breakers?
GE offers utilities a reliable and robust solution to address the commercial and operational requirements with a comprehensive range of Generator Circuit Breakers (GCB) with advanced technology and 40+ years of deep domain expertise.
What does QO mean on a circuit breaker?
These “Qwik-Open” or QO breakers are the fastest opening breakers in use in the industry. They reportedly open after just one full power cycle of a 60 Hz AC line (about 1/60th of a second). These breakers feature a visual trip indicator and make it easy to quickly spot the tripped breaker in the panel.
Are there two types of Square D breakers?
Apparently, there are three types of Square D circuit breakers. These breakers are the Homeline, QO, and QOB breakers.
What's the difference between Square D Homeline and QO?
Homeline is the "price competitive" model from SquareD, QO is the higher quality panel. The difference is probably mostly due to historical reasons given all the consolidations in the electrical manufacturing industry.
Are GE and Eaton breakers compatible?
Eaton's UL classified breakers are designed and tested to be both mechanically and electrically interchangeable with circuit breakers manufactured by General Electric, Thomas & Betts, ITE/Siemens, Murray, Crouse-Hinds, and Square D.
Can you put GE breakers in a Siemens panel?
Are Siemens and GE breakers interchangeable? Some Siemens and GE circuit breakers are interchangeable. Still, it's important to carefully check the compatibility chart inside your breaker box or consult an expert to confirm that a particular breaker will work with your panel.
Are GE and Cutler Hammer breakers interchangeable?
GE breakers will work in Cutler-Hammer panels, but you will need to use an adapter because they don't fit. The most popular adapter is the GE GHB breakers.
Are GE breakers compatible with Westinghouse?
For the most part, as long as the model numbers match up, Square D is compatible with other major brands such as Siemens, Cutler-Hammer, Eaton, GE, Murray, Homeline, and Westinghouse.
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What Breakers Are Compatible With Murray? Here's the Answer! - Galvin Power
Lastly, Cutler-Hammer Circuit Breakers are known for their capability to control current for a long time. They are physically interchangeable with Murray and other brands, but remember to check your local code to see if it’s legal to install.
What Circuit Breakers Are Compatible With Square D?
Siemens breakers can work in the place of square D. The brand has a QD series breaker that can work in square D panels. The breakers are versatile enough to work in most interchangeable panels.
Can You Mix Different Brands Of Breakers?
Square D has warned its consumers against using breakers from different brands. If an accident occurs because you used a different brand, the company may void your warranty. Keep that concern in mind.
