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    Nov 7, 2006, 05:03 PM
    Wire size in a 100 amp breaker
    I was wondering if a 2/0 wire will fit in a siemens 100 breaker?

    Thanks for your help
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    Nov 7, 2006, 05:17 PM
    You probably have a 100 Amp QP Frame, the largest wire it can handle is a #1/0.
    See this spec sheet:
    http://www.sea.siemens.com/SpeedFax0...x_01/01_32.pdf

    Just had another question about this issue:
    https://www.askmehelpdesk.com/electr...ker-41405.html
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