Component Availability and Purchase Locations

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2 Electricians Banter on the Difference between A Load Center Vs. Panel Board #hendythesparky

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The video highlights the accessibility of components for different systems. Load center breakers are widely available at consumer-friendly locations like Home Depot or other general hardware stores, making them convenient for typical residential repairs or upgrades. In contrast, the specialized bolt-on or bolted-in breakers and other components for panel boards are usually procured from dedicated 'supply houses' or electrical distributors, reflecting their commercial-grade nature and the need for specific, higher-rated parts.

Goal: Understand where to purchase components for each type of electrical system.

Tools and materials

Electrical Load Center — Discussed in context of easily available plug-in breakers
Electrical Panel Board — Discussed in context of specialized bolted-in breakers from supply houses

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likely to explode and blow out when they're bolted in versus a load center that just has a traditional plug-in breakers. Mhm. The benefit of a load center is you can get these at Home Depot, any type of hardware store. Whereas bolt-on and bolt-on breakers are usually specifically at a supply house. Yeah. Cuz this is the panel board right here, and that's the load center over there. Correct. So is a separate piece. So when you buy panel board, you're going to get the back box separately,

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