What is the purpose of the twin single pole breaker?

Each slot on a breaker panel can hold one, single-pole 120 volt circuit A 220 volt circuit will be double-pole and take up two slots Tandem circuit breakers

Such a toggle switches two slots in the transfer unit together Simply using any two slots can

two slot shelving Use one load center space with single-pole breakers and two spaces with 2-pole breakers Complete the project: use with Square D circuit breaker accessories

two slot toaster Today I'll set the record straight on tandem circuit breakers I'll explain what they are, when