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    Jul 23, 2012, 06:18 PM
    Difference between twin breaker and quad breaker siemens
    What is th difference between a duplex 20/20 breaker and a 20/20 twin breaker siemens brand
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    Jul 23, 2012, 07:03 PM
    Here is an examole of a quad breaker:
    One 50 Amp 2 Pole and Two 20Amp 1 Pole Breakers BR Quad Circuit Breaker-BQ2502120 at The Home Depot

    An examole of a 2 pole breaker:
    http://www.homedepot.com/buy/electri...ker-61132.html

    Then a split, double or tandem breaker, example:
    http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-THOMAS-B...item2a178490a8
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    Jul 23, 2012, 07:12 PM
    With the quad you can get, 2 240 volt citcuits, 4 multicircuits, or a combination.
    The 2 pole breaker is 1 240 volt circuit.
    The Split/double allows 2 120 volt circuits on the same phase.
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