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What Is a Tandem Breaker?

  • Writer: Jonathan Moreau
    Jonathan Moreau
  • Jan 7
  • 1 min read

Breaker BootCamp Study Guide


A tandem breaker allows two circuits in one breaker space.


It is not a universal replacement.





What It Does



A tandem breaker increases circuit count only in panels specifically listed to accept it.





Where It’s Used



  • Panels labeled for tandem breakers

  • Situations where space is limited and allowed by the panel listing






One Critical Rule



If the panel labeling does not allow tandems, installing one is a code violation.


Breaker fit does not equal approval.





Why Breaker BootCamp Teaches This



The Breaker BootCamp Study Guide teaches students to read panel listings and make correct decisions, so the Breaker BootCamp course avoids overheating, inspection failures, and unsafe panel work.





About Breaker BootCamp



Breaker BootCamp is an electrical training program and electrician boot camp designed to prepare beginners, helpers, and apprentices for real-world electrical work, job readiness, and long-term careers in the electrical trade.


 
 
 

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