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Posted by terry on May 4, 2008, 9:53 am
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> > > > > > I need a breaker box cover the will fit the existing box, but no=
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> > > > > > that the wall has been finished the wall is about 1 -1.5" out in=
front
> > > > > > of the box. Where can I find a box cover that will fit the box b=
ut
> > > > > > the flange be in front of the wall ?
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> > > > > > Thanks
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> > > > > > Sid.
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> > > > > Any electrical distributor can order you one from the manufacturer=
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> > > > > You may need extra long mounting screws to compensate for the extr=
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> > > > > wall thickness.
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> > > > > Joe
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> > > > > So, the circuit breakers will be an inch and a half back from the =
panel
> > > > > cover!!
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> > > > Joe, Thats what I thought, but I was not finding anything like that
> > > > on my web searches.
> > > > (I was sure I had seen them before, but did not remember where)
> > > > The box is SquareD 40 breakers (pretty generic I think).
> > > > Is there anyplace to order one online, or would the cost be
> > > > unreasonable ?
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> > > > Some Square D covers can be purchased separately, however as RBM men=
tions
> > > > the breakers will be too far back. Also you cannot have that much dr=
ywall
> > > > exposed on the edges to the interior of the panel. Put the cover on =
set
> > > > back in the wall. Check the panel label for the correct cover model =
number
> > > > and contact a Square D distributor. The Square D web site has their
> > > > complete catalog online, but it is a little confusing to find things=
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> > > When I search Square-Ds' E-Catalog for panel covers, I get 1004
> > > hits.
> > > What term do they call a panel cover like this ?
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> > > Here's a link:http://www.squared.com/us/products/load_centers.nsf/unid=
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> > Was the link broken or did I miss something ? =A0All I saw was standard
> > boxes. Nothing about speciality covers.- Hide quoted text -
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> If understanding the problem correctly we would go and see a handy
> sheet metal worker to have them make a special 'dished' cover of
> sufficient size to extend out over and around the protruding wall, but
> with the cut out aperture for the breakers set back by that one to 1.5
> inches. Probably requires some careful measuring. Estimated cost
> probably $25???? =A0Made to measure, eh?- Hide quoted text -
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BTW we have three square D panel in this house; but the two that are
in
finished walls are; a) Set in such a way that they are flush with
the
plasterboard. b) The circuit breakers if I recall correctly can be
'levelled' slightly to allow them to line up with the panel covers.
Good luck.
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