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    DaninNJ Posts: 2, Reputation: 1
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    Oct 22, 2007, 07:29 AM
    No Main Breaker
    Hello,

    We just moved into a newly constructed house with 150 amp service installed. I just noticed that there is no main breaker installed in the panel.

    I have been trying to research the need for a main but I'm confused so I would like to ask you your views on this.

    Is it necessary to have a main breaker installed? I can't believe that the house would have passed the electrical inspection if a main breaker was required.

    Thank you all for any help or advice you can provide.

    Dan
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    tkrussell Posts: 9,659, Reputation: 725
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    Oct 22, 2007, 09:41 AM
    Check where the meter is, the main CB should be there.
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    Oct 22, 2007, 10:09 AM
    Thank you so much. The breaker is outside the house next to the meter but, at least, there is one. I am a complete novice with this stuff but I'm glad there are people like you out there to help people like me.

    Thanks again, tkrussel!

    Dan
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