As I've just received a new U.S. hardware catalog with prices, I'd be interested in how you rate the various manufacturers in terms of price vs. quality.

I won't ask about Federal Pacific as I think the feelings on that are pretty well known. [Linked Image] I've seen several of you rate Zinsco breakers very poorly as well; what's the deal with these?

How about the other makes such as Cutler-Hammer, Square D, QO, Siemens, Thomas & Betts etc.? Any particular quirks with any of these?

On receptacles, light switches and similar, I know Hubbell and Leviton are well respected, but how would you rate any others? This catalog carries a lot of Pass & Seymour and Eagle Electric devices.