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Sean

11-12-2002 22:33:02




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I have some rewiring to do.My house is wired with a 100 amp service cutler hammer box.I plan on upgrading to a 200 amp service.I have the choice of using a cutler hammer box or a square d.Square d makes the qo series and the homeline.At this point I'm leaning toward square d.seems to have better availability than cutler hammer.plus i like the flush mounting cover.My question is which is better.The qo series or the homeline series?What are some pro's and con's to each.Anyone have past experience with this? Thanks. Sean.

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DS/IA

11-13-2002 14:46:35




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 Re: rewiring job in reply to Sean, 11-12-2002 22:33:02  
I worked for SqD for over ten years in engineering and manufacturing management postions. I've been through all the competitors products in great detail, as well as seen all the test data. The Square D QO product line is top notch - best you can buy. I have no connection with SqD now, but wouldn't use anything but the best when it comes to a safety device like a circuit breaker.



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Bill Oakes NY

11-13-2002 09:09:40




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 Re: rewiring job in reply to Sean, 11-12-2002 22:33:02  
Hi Sean,

JMS/MN answered your question. Having a 35+ years in the electrical trade, I agree whole-heartedly. Buy a 40 space, 200 amp., main breaker panel. Square D, QO is good quality and been around forever. Replace everything between the panel and the weatherhead. A first class job would require copper conductors, but aluminum will get the job done if terminations are done well. Be sure you learn how to terminate aluminum wire. Have fun!

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Dennis Benson

11-13-2002 08:00:47




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 Re: rewiring job in reply to Sean, 11-12-2002 22:33:02  
Just a suggestion for what it may be worth, I don't even know if it will be a problem. In some areas building code will require unused wiring circuits to be removed. The idea of putting in extra wires for future expansion is a good idea, but may be a problem. Instead run some extra large conduit through some hard to reahc areas and to extend to far areas. It will make snaking wires through a lot easier. You shouldn't have to do it throughout, just in some problem areas, and put in some access boxes to the conduit where they look like they might be handy.

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RobertTX

11-13-2002 07:13:01




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 Re: rewiring job in reply to Sean, 11-12-2002 22:33:02  
I agree with the comment about using what is most common in your area. Very frustrating to go pick up a breaker for a new line you are putting in and cannot find the breaker. You might want to take a look at your service disconnect and feeder line to your panel to see if it is capable of supporting a 200 amp panel. I know it is very unlikely you will ever actually use 200 amps, but it is very likely that the service was sized to match the original panel. Just an idea, never hurts to check.

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cannonball

11-13-2002 05:46:49




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 Re: rewiring job in reply to Sean, 11-12-2002 22:33:02  
just use a good brand and both cutlerhammer and sq d are...an idea if you have a few slots or breakers left, go ahead and pull your wire up into attic for for future hook ups..sometimes it can be awful tough to get more wire into breaker box a few years later..have nice day may god bless



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JMS/MN

11-12-2002 22:59:03




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 Re: rewiring job in reply to Sean, 11-12-2002 22:33:02  
I would go with the QO series rather than the homeline. Homeline is the cheaper version, lighter duty. QO has greater availability. More likely to be available years down the road. Sears, Federal Pacific, etc. used to be available, but try to find them now! QO is always a dependable product. Switched everything on the farm over to them over the last 20 years. One source for a reliable product.

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