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    This is a square D panel downstream of main service equipment. I think I may have seen these before but it's been a long time. The panel has no bus bars or main terminals. Breakers have terminals at both sides of the breaker. One side if for power entering and one side for power leaving. Is there a specific name for these types of breakers/panels.

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    Default Re: Square D panel (no bus bar)

    I'm really curious how this panel works etc. Any one have any clue.

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    Default Re: Square D panel (no bus bar)

    I would call it a feed-through breaker but they normally don't mount that way.


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    Looks like SQ D QOU frame breakers, lug in, lug out.

    Edit: It does not look like a OEM install more like "Field Engineering".


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    Default Re: Square D panel (no bus bar)

    "Feed-through breakers" that's a good description. The breakers appear to be installed in factory brackets that are screwed to the panel cover. Neutrals and grounds are separated and bundled with wire nuts. This place was built in 1974, one of the most unique and difficult homes I have ever inspected.

    Does anyone know if Square D still makes this type of breaker and would it be allowed to be used today? I really don't understand the purpose of this type of set up. I'm recommending further review by an electrician.


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    Default Re: Square D panel (no bus bar)

    It looks like the panel still has the label in-place. Check it to see if that panel is approved for that type breaker. The model of the breaker should be on the breaker somewhere.


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    Default Re: Square D panel (no bus bar)

    SQ D QOU breakers are still avail, now they even mount on DIN rail too.


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    Default Re: Square D panel (no bus bar)

    Quote Originally Posted by Trent Tarter View Post
    This is a square D panel downstream of main service equipment. I think I may have seen these before but it's been a long time. The panel has no bus bars or main terminals. Breakers have terminals at both sides of the breaker. One side if for power entering and one side for power leaving. Is there a specific name for these types of breakers/panels.
    It looks like it is mounted to the front cover.


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    Default Re: Square D panel (no bus bar)

    I have never seen this type panel in a residential application but it is fairly common in marine applications. This type breaker mounted to the cover, is used in shore power pedestals and in yacht panels. I have seen feed through breakers mounted in enclosures for commercial and residential applications but they were mounted on a rail or backboard.


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    Default Re: Square D panel (no bus bar)

    Trent, Did this house have solar panels?

    Tom Rees / A Closer Look Home Inspection / Salt Lake City, Utah
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