Circuit Breaker Frequently Asked Questions

• How accurate are reconditioned breakers?

  They are accurate to one hundredth of an amp (.01 Amp) and one millisecond.

• Should I use higher amp breakers for better performance?

  For industrial applications, higher amp breakers for the same load is not recommended, as that increases the risk of damage to machine circuitry if there is a short. In a residential setting, installing higher amp breakers is a common practice for upgrading lighting and outlets and is only recommended if the wiring supports the increased load.

• How does the pandemic affect breaker availability?

  Availability increases when businesses sell off machinery. COVID has caused a lot of restructering within businesses, so availability is high this year. Refurbished breakers always come from working business environments!