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  • Jul 4, 2012, 10:24 AM
    charger6901
    How to wire a 200 amp sub panel from the main panel
    I have a 200 amp main panel and want to run power to the 200 amp sub panel, I am looking at using this breaker, Siemens 200-Amp Siemens Main Qpp Breaker
    Model # Q2200B Internet # 100144183 Store SKU # 196327
    Store SO SKU # 516939 on home depot website and turn it sideways to get the power to the sub panel will it work? Or Lowe's has this one Item #: 140290
  • Jul 4, 2012, 04:44 PM
    stanfortyman
    I don't know of a 200A main breaker panel that can have a 200A branch circuit breaker.

    Look on the label and see if it say anything about a maximum branch circuit breaker.
  • Jul 5, 2012, 03:36 AM
    hfcarson
    Agree with Stan, the maximum branch circuit breaker is 100 amp or 125 amp at largest.
    Are both panels Siemens? You cannot install a breaker from a different manufacturer in any panel...
    Why would you do this?
  • Jul 5, 2012, 05:04 PM
    jerro
    What would be the reason you are trying to add a 200amp sub panel from your 200amp main panel?

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