Panel Swap
#1
05-14-09, 10:03 AM
Panel Swap
Does anyone know if you can use a 100 amp breaker as the main breaker in a new 200 amp panel? Current service is 100.
#2
05-14-09, 10:18 AM
Yes, the panel rating needs to be greater than or equal to the main breaker rating. Your plan of using a 100A main breaker on a 200A panel (to get the number of circuits you want/need) is good.
#3
05-14-09, 06:41 PM
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your plans is good however you will need a breaker locking tab to hold that 100 amp breaker.
Will you let me know what manufacter breaker box it is ?
The reason why I ask here due there is so many diffrent catalog numbers so once I know which model or manufacter then I can able give you the right direction.
Merci,Marc
Will you let me know what manufacter breaker box it is ?
The reason why I ask here due there is so many diffrent catalog numbers so once I know which model or manufacter then I can able give you the right direction.
Merci,Marc
#4
05-14-09, 07:45 PM
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You may be able to get a convertible panel and install a 100 amp main in a normally 200 amp panel.
Square D only lists the hold down as being for the smaller panels.
Square D only lists the hold down as being for the smaller panels.
#6
05-15-09, 06:34 PM
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IIRC Square D breaker hold downs are limited to no larger than the 8/16 circuit panels.
Here is a link to the retaining kit.
http://static.schneider-electric.us/digest/17401.pdf
Here is a link to the retaining kit.
http://static.schneider-electric.us/digest/17401.pdf
