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    Nov 12, 2006, 08:28 AM
    Breaker panel
    Can I use a 200 amp box with 100 amp service
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    Nov 12, 2006, 08:38 AM
    Sure can, thou, you still only have a 100 amp service and capacity. If the 200 amp panel has a 200 amp main breaker, since the remaining service entrance is only rated for 100 amps, there needs to be a 100 main breaker ahead of the panel.
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