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    SDrake1962 Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 19, 2008, 04:20 AM
    How to make a breaker tight on the buss bar
    Please tell me how to make a breaker fit tight on the buss bar?
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    Oct 19, 2008, 05:37 AM

    Are you certain you have the right breaker for the panel?
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    Oct 19, 2008, 05:46 AM
    I am using what Lowe's told me to use... they are fitting loosley and causing them to burn where they are connected to the buss bar
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    Oct 19, 2008, 06:09 AM

    Get the brand and model number off the circuit breaker panel and purchase the correct breaker. Do not accept a sales clerk's word.

    Remove one of the circuit breakers that fits properly and take to store to match.

    I don't want to be an alarmist and you are probably all right purchaseing from Lowe's, but be aware that there are bogus circuit breakers out there.

    Google "bogus circuit breakers".
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    Oct 19, 2008, 07:44 AM
    You are not putting it back in the spot that burned, are you??

    That spot is no longer usable AT ALL!
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