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    skier13 Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 17, 2010, 07:15 PM
    Wire size for outlets
    My main electrical box has only two openings left to add breakers to. I need to add about 5 new circuits. Is it better to double up some of them and use the breakers that have two on them or to add a subpanel?
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    Oct 18, 2010, 05:44 AM
    Either use tandem or half size breakers, if your panel can accpet them, the lable on the door will give this information, or install a subpanel to handle the additional circuits.
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    Oct 18, 2010, 06:48 AM

    Hi skier

    Either the mini breakers or subpanel will both work fine.

    Subpanel more expensive and more work.

    Chuck
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