Leviton Load Centers:

Electrical load centers are supposed to be visible. I’m usually a stickler about observing rules, yet I’ll admit to hanging artwork to hide them. They have always been unattractive. In addition, I dread turning on and off main breakers: they require excessive effort. And I’ve battled poorly mated parts such as interior covers that don’t align with the breakers. Load centers and circuit breakers haven’t changed very much in years. I’ve always used one brand, well known especially for commercial work. I’ve changed my allegiance.

I recently saw Leviton’s new load centers, and checked with my electrical inspector; he has not seen any problems. And most unlike me, I changed my allegiance primarily because I like the appearance—nice enough to have a clear viewing window, shown here by crew member Curtis. Ok, I did read the specifications, and knew all cables attach to busbars rather than to the breakers. The breakers can be snapped in after the box is wired.

There were other surprises. The stamped steel components of both interior and exterior load centers fit well. And even the main breakers can be turned on and off easily. I’ll no longer be a scofflaw; I will not hang artwork over them.