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    THARMS Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 5, 2011, 09:13 PM
    Installing additional circuits in a full breaker box?
    I currently have a 200 amp main breaker box in my house and is completely full of breakers. I would like to add dedicated 20amp circuit in my bathroom so I can install electric heated flooring below my tile. What would be the best way to add circuit? I assume I will need to add some sort of a Auxiliary panel next to the main box.
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    Jan 5, 2011, 09:24 PM
    Wow. Is your house an "electric" house... water heater, furnace, range dryer? How many breakers do you have in use now?
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    Jan 5, 2011, 09:30 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by THARMS View Post
    I assume I will need to add some sort of a Auxillary panel next to the main box.
    That's generally the drill. What is your level of experience with electrical work?
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    Jan 8, 2011, 09:42 AM
    Can you use tandem breakers where you are? That may be easier than installing a sub-panel if your only talking about one circuit. Depends on if they are allowed in your area.
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    Jan 8, 2011, 06:47 PM

    Djm,

    Did you mean mini circuit breakers instead of tandem?
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    Jan 8, 2011, 08:57 PM
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    djm,

    Did you mean mini circuit breakers instead of tandem?
    Tandem, mini, skinny, twin, space-saver,. all the same thing.
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    Jan 9, 2011, 05:43 AM
    Also called half size.

    My 2 cents.

    Need to check the panel label, not all panels allow tandems, and some do not all allow many.
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