Best Electrical Panel or Subpanel

3 years ago

last modified: 3 years ago

I am going to install a subpanel or perhaps even my entire panel. What is the best brand/line?

20 years ago when I put in my last panel, the best was the SquareD QO Line followed closely by Cutler-Hammer. What is the best (highest quality, longest lasting, best functioning, fewest problems) today?

Thank you so much in advance!

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rwiegand
3 years ago
The ones that are stocked by your local electrical supply houses. "The best" is no help if you can't find a breaker that fits it.

Availability of breakers is actually the only problem I've ever had with a panel; I've never seen or heard of one breaking.
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consed
Original Author
3 years ago
We are out in the sticks and a trip to an electrical supply house is a full day. That leaves Home Depot and Amazon mail order. The most common breakers at Home Depot appear to be the SquareD Homeline. I always thought they were not among the best. Would you have any reservations about using them?
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kudzu9
3 years ago
My house was built in 2001. The 200 amp panel is Square D Homeline. Never had a problem with the panel or any of the breakers. I've also added a couple more breakers/circuits to the panel over the years. No problems there, either.
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Dave
3 years ago
Nothing wrong with the Homeline panels at all.

Id use the same type of panel as your main if it were me.