The Top 5 Places to Buy Circuit Breakers
Pros Amazon.com
- Free Shipping if you have Prime
- Amazons A to Z guarantee
- Multiple Sellers
- Low Prices
- Available New Used and Reconditioned
- Comunication with only available sent through Amazon
Cons
- Some sellers do not know the products
- Some Descriptions are incorrect
- Individual sellers may not have Product Liability Insurance
- Condition is determined from individual sellers
- Most Used and Reconditioned are not Tested
- Can not speak to the sellers unless sent through Ebay
Amazon is a great place to purchase anything including the kitched sink. Their return policy is exceptional, so if you order the wrong item, there will not be a problem. New, Used or Reconditioned Circuit Breakers are available. The dificulty is you do not know the sellers experience, knowledge or Phone number to contact outside of through the Amazon Website. The Sellers competition is high so you can get exceptional pricing.
Pros Ebay.com
- Images of actual items you will purchase
- Low Price
- Multiple Sellers
- Easy to use website
- Available New Used and Reconditioned
Cons
- Often poor Quality
- Most Used and Reconditioned are not Tested
- Individual sellers may not have Product Liability Insurance
- many sellers are just auctioning of item bought on the street
- Obsolete Circuit Breakers Available
Ebay offers many options including New Used and Reconditioned Circuit Breakers. Images are available so you can see the actual item you are purchasing. You can find some pretty low prices. The comunication mut be through the Ebay Website. The problem comes in as many sellers are selling items they do not know anything about, including Circuit Breakers. Items are rearely tested. You are more likely to get a defective item from Ebay
Our Choice is JRL Electric Supply
Pros https://jrlelectricsupplyinc.com 800-743-1851
- New Products Only
- Low Prices
- Specializes in Circuit Breakers Only
- Establised in 1985
- Caries $10,0000.00 Product Liability
- Excellent Pricing and Availability
- Excellent Customer Service
- They can help you Identify what you are looking for
Our Choice
Cons
- Only open Monday through Fridays
- Does not sell used or Reconditioned
- Only sells New Replacements for Obsolete Circuit Breakers
- Not all Obsolete Circuit Breakers Have New Replacements
JRL Electric Supply is our top pic for several reasons. The inventory consists of Circuit Breakers and panelboards only. All Item are Brand New. The prices are low and they do charge for shipping. Having been established in 1985 selling Circuit Breakers only and have all salespeople employed at JRL will promice excellent Customer Service and help you identify any Circuit Breaker built from 1950 to current. They are aware of interchangeability and can offer many retrofits for obsolete items.
Pros https://www.homedepot.com
- Nationwide Inventory
- Excellent Return Policy
- Electrical personel to Help
- Prices
- You can get all electrical items in one place
The Home Depot, is one of the largest suppliers of construction including Circuit Breakers. There is usially an electrical professional available to assist you. The prices are low and it is a one stop shop for all of your project needs. The variety of Circuit Breakers is low. Different stores stock different manufactures. Website ordering is easy
Pros https://www.galco.com/
- Stocks most Manufactures
- Authorized Distributor
- Sells New Only
- low cost Shipping
- Nationwide Inventory
Cons
- Does not stock all manufactures
- Expensive
- Product knowledge is limited
Galco stocks so many items that makes it a little dificult to find what you need if you do not have the catalog number. All items are new and from the manufactures directly. The pricing is high but being an authorized distributor for so many brands is exceptional