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    Feb 14, 2009, 03:10 PM
    200 amp service panel
    How many single pole breakers can I put in my 200amp panel?the bottom of my panel has split bus fin on the last couple spots are they:confused: for double pole only? Thank :confused:
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    Feb 14, 2009, 04:48 PM
    No, the slotted busses are not for two-pole breakers. They are for tandem (skinny, twin, etc.) breakers.
    Where ever the buss is split like that you can use a tandem breaker for more circuits.
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    Feb 15, 2009, 05:34 PM

    42 overcurrent protection devices are the max allowed by code but it's likely that the panel in your home has a manufacturer defined limit less than that. The manufacturer limit takes precedence.
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