How Tandem Breakers Work and When to Use Them

Different types of circuit breakers and how to lock them out two breakers in one slot 1-inch breakers found in residential homes are typically single-pole breakers and occupy one slot on the panel Double-pole breakers are two breakers in one slot The Square D by Schneider Electric Homeline Single-Pole Tandem Circuit Breaker consists of single-pole, 20 Amp breakers in 1 pole space

two slot shelving A tandem breaker is like having two single pole breakers in one slot It's a space-saving option Similar to single pole breakers, often rated