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Article: Should you buy reconditioned circuit breakers?
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- Air Conditioning, Heating & Refrigeration News
- Article date:
- January 25, 1993
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Hvac professionals, particularly those involved with larger equipment, sometimes need replacement circuit breakers. Emergency situations and budget considerations may require a contractor to consider using reconditioned circuit breakers or other electrical equipment. This article seeks to offer clear guidelines for purchasing this equipment.
Modern electrical distribution equipment -- circuit breakers, switchboards, and panelboards -- is designed for safety and long life. When properly maintained, there is no fixed limitation on the useful life of this equipment.
When you need to replace an existing circuit breaker or add a feeder to an existing panel, ...