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travelingnana
2025-09-01 12:20:13
Several months ago I installed a new QO electrical panel and QO plug-on AFCI and AFCI/GFCI breakers (after getting permits and passing the county electrical test) and am very happy with all of the hardware and with Schneider customer service. My old panel was a QO, over 40 years old, which was small and had mostly tandem breakers. I did plenty of research before taking the plunge into the world of AFCI -- I wanted the assurance that AFCI provides but was very wary of the false tripping so often written about in AFCI reviews. Schneider's QO AFCI breakers seemed to have the least number of false tripping issues reported. They're a bit more expensive -- you get what you pay for in this case!Well, after 4 months I can report that false tripping is a non-event for me (actually, to date only one trip, on an AFCI/GFCI breaker, when a hairdryer tripped it so it might not have been a "false" trip).I did however find 2 circuits that had problems that required changes. Immediately upon installation of the new panel/breakers one circuit would not stay "on" -- it tripped immediately if I tried to flip it on. I checked each of the outlets on the circuit and found one where the neutral and ground were touching. I fixed that quickly and have not had a problem with that circuit since. (A nice feature of switching to AFCI's is that, in addition to the security of knowing you'll avoid future fires caused by arc faulting -- the major cause of house fires -- you'll also find out if your house wiring has issues that could cause a future fire). The other circuit where I had a problem included the garage door opener. That circuit was too heavily loaded and tripped occasionally when I started the opener. I rewired the circuit to reduce the load and haven't had a trip since. Again, the use of the AFCI/GFCI breaker uncovered an existing issue -- the new breakers are more sensitive than the old ones I replaced.The installation process was very straightforward. The plug-on feature reduces the amount of wiring and helps keep the panel cleaner/less packed. The breakers snap in to place, although they aren't as firm as bolt on breakers would be. The panel cover solves this by keeping the breakers tight.My conclusion on the switch to AFCI breakers, at least the Scheider QO type, is that when tripping happens, there's a good reason that needs to be addressed -- its not really 'false tripping'. False tripping fears unfounded, installation easy -- I'm a very happy Schneider customer (I'm travelingnana's husband, in case you're wondering!).
JackP
2025-08-12 16:14:21
They arrived quickly... work as advertised... as NEW breakers.... for a lot less $ than retail around here! They've been in use for a few months now... with '0' problems! I just couldn't ask for anything better than this!
Anthony A.z.
2025-05-14 12:47:53
I had a bit problem finding the right product. After buying and returning couple I find the perfect match!
Jim Houston
2025-04-21 14:34:04
I had a new Square D QO load center installed 5 years ago. It had worked flawlessly until last week.Last week I had my first nuisance trip. I called Schneider Electric customer service, and they took my issueseriously and made things right.
willbjeff
2025-03-11 13:47:39
I had to have these to pass the electrical inspection on an addition we built. Could not find them at any wholesale electrical supplier or retailer. I tried Amazon and sure enough they had them. Ordered them Thursday evening and they were here on Monday. They were Alison $20 apiece cheaper.
Frederick j. Martinez
2025-03-06 19:47:03
Good product that continues to innovate which help make installs easier and quicker.
Richard Bailey
2025-02-21 11:31:54
Won't fit older model square d homeline panels
Mountain Pie
2025-02-09 19:36:58
You never know if you'll get the "C" model with consumer packing in a clamshell or the bulk product in a cardboard box. I personally highly prefer the box but at half the price of the supply house I'll take the gamble.
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