Differentiating Plug-On / Non-Plug-On Neutral QO Circuit Breakers & Panels | Schneider Electric

In this video, we provide a comprehensive overview of Square D™ QO™ Plug-On Neutral and standard QO panels. Learn how QO circuit breakers are installed and discover the key distinctions between these panel options.

➡️Whether you're a seasoned electrician or a DIY enthusiast, this video will help you make informed decisions for your electrical projects.

🔔 Timestamps:
0:11 - Introduction and Load Center Differences
0:48 - Installation of Standard QO Plug-On Circuit Breakers
2:02 - Installation of Different Breakers and Rejection Feature

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[Mrtimou]

Your hand is covering anyone’s ability to actually see the contacts being made. I know it’s a fine point but if no one’s done this before it’s nice to be able to see. All I can see is the back of your hand

[mytexasdays]

What is the name of the black plastic piece that is mounted in the gray metal box (it has the metal CB mounting connections) ? And can I buy just that black piece with the connectors on it? QO2-4L70RB is mine.

[spuddy_bud]

I have a main panelboard which includes the meter and the main disconnect for 200 amps. This box has room for only 8 breakers but also has pass-thru lugs at the bottom of the box. These pass-thru lugs carry power (200 amps) to a subpanel. The main panelboard as well as the subpanel are Square D. Do I install the whole house surge protector in the main panelboard or the subpanel or both. Please advise.

[chevojr]

the camera person sure loves that zoom button

[kevinlarsen]

The denial feature on the QO plug on neutral breakers does NOT work on older ( late 70s) QO load centers. The clip rail is metallic, but not part if the neutral bus bar. FYI

[thetruthserum]

Just realizing one could use one of these breakers to determine a fault on a neutral run. These also overcome the shortcoming of "connecting all the neutrals together into one big circuit", which was a poor design from its inception, but has finally been overcome with these type breakers...

[jbitar]

As for the GFCI on the plug-on, why would you need a pigtail if its already sitting on the neutral?

[jongriffith]

This is a car with a carburetor. This is a car with fuel injection. Thank you. (no explanation of why this is a thing.)

[joshuaglickman]

Hi. Can you please explain why someone would choose one or the other? Ty.

[MrGatlin]

Do you have a plug on neutral 50 Amp breaker? I only see the standard option.

[steventhury]

I'm not seeing how plug on neutrals save time in installation.
You still need to connect neutral (white) wire to something, right?

[mikeandrews]

So older breakers can be used in the newer plug on style

[Christisking]

Good thing they just recalled all of these. Now I don’t have anymore techs buying the wrong breakers. Lol

[EugeneKulinek]

yes you are not answering question in the title

[geoffreygraham]

Are these the panels that were recalled? All 1.5 million of them

[svarun]

how did you do it can you share with me, thank you

[madmanmapper]

Ok, now I can tell the difference, but I still don't know WHY. But it looks to me that plug on neutral provides a neutral plug for each breaker, to support arc fault and gfci breakers.