Dual Trip Breaker Replacement

[Snets]

I have two Type BR dual-trip breakers (15A) in my panel for what I think are called branch circuits (four circuits - that is two 14-3 wires with red and black hots, one common each...they share a common so when one trips, they both need to trip (red and black) I think I have that right.

The two breakers take up 4 positions in the panel. Can I make a little more room by using a Eaton BQ215215 for the four circuits? That would only take up two spaces......

 

[hj]

Yes, although I am less than enthusiastic about the metal "bridge" that ties the two outside handles together. And you have to be certain to tie the "correct" circuits into the four poles.

 

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[Stuff]

That is a tandem/quad breaker. Some panels do not take them and others only in certain positions. Take a look on the label on the inside of the cover. It should list BQ breakers along with BR.

 

[Snets]

That is a tandem/quad breaker. Some panels do not take them and others only in certain positions. Take a look on the label on the inside of the cover. It should list BQ breakers along with BR.

There is no label on the panel, no info whatsoever. I have similar BQ breakers installed for the dryer (220V) and for a spa (220V)

 

[Snets]

I decided to install a sub panel and leave the main panel alone. I already had a 50A 220V breaker and 6 Gauge 4 wire NM running to the location where I stubbed the new 110V circuits (Was previously for a hot tub that has been removed). My sub panel now has two 15A GFI breakers for the two circuits I needed for the outdoor kitchen.

I feel better about this install than trying to squeeze more circuits into my 100A main panel which is full.....Almost....I have one 20A leg of a quad 20/50 breaker unused.

 

[Speedy Petey]

From the sound of it you would have been fine installing that quad, but you are obviously past that.