Some research says that a QP circuit breaker is the 1″ or 2″ wide breakers that protect a 110V or 220V circuit respectively, and is made by Siemens. Square D is another manufacturer of circuit breakers and service panels.
What breakers are compatible with Type QP?
You can use a Siemens type QP breaker in the same space as a Siemens type QT breaker, but these are 2 separate breaker types and not electrically interchangeable. The QP breakers are standard 1″ per pole branch breakers.
Are QP and QT breakers interchangeable?
The Siemens QP, QT, QAF, and QPF are the standard “interchangeable” plug-on type breakers used in loadcenters under several brand names including Siemens, Murray, Gould, and Sylvania to name the most common.
Does Siemens make a tandem QP breaker?
Siemens QP 15-Amp 2-Pole Tandem Circuit Breaker.
Can I use a GE breaker in a Siemens panel?
Siemens breakers can be used in GE breaker boxes, and they are generally known to be compatible. Match the size and voltage requirements when using Siemens breakers, as using the wrong breakers can have dangerous results.
Will a Siemens breaker fit in a Square D panel?
The Siemens Type QD circuit breakers have been classified by UL for use in place of the Square D Type QO® listed circuit breakers in the Square D UL listed panelboards shown below.
Can I use a Siemens breaker in a Murray panel?
You can replace Murray CBs with Air, Square D, and Cutler-Hammer Circuit Breakers. However, for an optimal use of the original Murray Load Centers, the best breaker brand substitute is Siemens. Not only is Siemens known for their quality products, but they are also the UL-listed brand for Murray.
What is Type BR breaker?
Type BR Circuit Breakers are 1-inch per pole plug-on circuit breakers designed for Eaton’s Type BR Loadcenters. They are 10 kAIC arc fault circuit interrupters rated for 120VAC or 240VAC applications.
What breakers are compatible with Siemens?
General Switch, Westinghouse, Murray, Challenger, Arrow Hart, and General Electric serve as good examples of such brands. However, that doesn’t always mean that the breakers they produce are also compatible with Siemens panelboards.
