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    Nov 4, 2011, 10:16 AM
    60A to a 100A subpanel?
    Can I power a 100A subpanel with a 60A breaker in the main panel and 6/3 wire ? Or do I have to provide 4/3 wire from a 100A breaker? 60A will give me all I need.
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    Nov 4, 2011, 12:41 PM
    Yes. 100A is only the max rating of the panel. You can feed it with up to 100A.
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