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    May 1, 2011, 07:57 PM
    Can you connect a 100 amp double throw safety switch to a 200 amp main
    Can you connect a 100 amp double throw swicth to a 200 amp main disconnect
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    May 2, 2011, 02:36 AM
    The 100 amp DP switch must be protected by a 100 amp breaker.
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    May 2, 2011, 04:05 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by carlthibodaux View Post
    can you connect a 100 amp double throw swicth to a 200 amp main disconnect
    TK's answer is correct, but your question is very confusing to me.
    What exactly are you asking??
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    May 2, 2011, 04:24 AM

    My guess will be that there is a 200 amp service with a 200 amp main breaker, and this person wants to insert a 100 amp manual transfer switch.

    Hopefully, Carl gets back with details.
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