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   joeh | Jun 26, 2008 02:24am | #1

   No clue, but it's the weirdest idea I've seen today.

   Refurbished from what? Old panel upgrades?

   Returns from HD?

   Good luck, Joe H

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   maddog3 | Jun 26, 2008 02:46am | #2

   why would you want to buy a rebuilt breaker when new ones are still manufactured ?
   aside from $$ how much is your life worth ?

   I would say no to the rebuilt stuff or just use GFI receptacles

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   JTC1 | Jun 26, 2008 02:54am | #3

   "Refurbished" circuit breakers?????????

   On-line???????

   Just how much savings do you net on a miniscule quantity of low priced items after including shipping and handling?

   I don't think so.

   Probably those conterfieit SqD breakers we heard about.

   Jim

   Never underestimate the value of a sharp pencil or good light.
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   mwgaines | Jun 26, 2008 05:11am | #4

   Here's an example of what I'm talking about:

   http://www.relectric.com/Store/Circuit-Breakers/QO120GFI

   The site looks legit. I just don't know if the price is worth the risk. You know what they say..."penny wise, pound foolish".New knowledge is priceless. 

   Used knowledge is even more valuable.

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   JTC1 | Jun 26, 2008 06:23am | #5

   I followed your link to Relectric site.

   The sales pitch, testing, insurance, etc all sounded good.

   Then I found this statement:

   "Relectric Supply is a surplus wholesale supplier and is not necessarily an authorized distributor for Square D products."

   That did not sound so good, neither did a vague reference to Relectric buying "outside" of normal channels. Wunner what that means - Hecho en China?

   But I perservered and priced the 3 - 20A SP breakers @ $5. = 15.00; 1 - 15A SP = $ 5. = $5.00.  The 20A 240 breaker I could not find listed as refurbished or "new surplus".

   This would total your order to $ 20. + "Orders under $ 100. have a $ 10. handling fee." Bringing the price of 3 - 20A + 1 - 15A to $ 30. and you still have to go somewhere else to get your 20A 240 breaker.

   Checked at the local HD tonight while picking up some other stuff.

   20A SP = $6.47 ; 15A SP = $6.47 ; 20A DP = $ 15.47 - All Square D QO style breakers.

   (3 x 6.47) + (1 x 6.47) = $ 25.88, or in other words, $ 4.12 cheaper than the end cost of the "refurbished" breakers.

   HD had QO, 240v breakers in stock 15a, 20a, 25a, 30a, 40a, 50a and 60a -- your choice of sizes, all priced at $ 15.47 each.

   Total cost of your order 3-20a + 1-15a + 1-20a 240 at HD = $ 41.35

   I would not be buying these "refurbished" breakers for econimic reasons alone - they might be the hottest thing since sliced bread - but I don't know or trust them.

   I am not a huge fan of HD, that is the first supplier I happened to visit. Local electrical house might beat them price wise - not uncommon.

   Jim

    Never underestimate the value of a sharp pencil or good light.

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   joeh | Jun 26, 2008 08:02am | #6

   Followed your link to ---->

   Refurbished Equipment

   Refurbished is not the same as Used - All of our products undergo multi-stage quality checks, both externally and internally (when applicable). Further, Relectric utilizes state-of-the-art digital testing equipment, accurate to the .01 Amp and .001 second. That's why we guarantee our refurbished products "Safe-as-New". All of our refurbished products are insurance-backed and carry a rock-solid Relectric Warranty.
   Facts about buying refurbished.

   Now, I could be wrong, but there is no mention of anything done to "Refurbish" a damn thing, just testing whatever it is they are selling.

   As to your question "Can I trust them?"  I'd say no.

   Joe H