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Old 9/10/09, 6:19 PM
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Default Half Height Breaker Question

I found a panel with a half height breaker (2 breakers in a 1" space). The panel legend did not show that the panel was rated for any half heights. There was room for 2 additional breakers. Would you recommend removing the half height?



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Old 9/10/09, 6:30 PM
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Default Re: Half Height Breaker Question

I think it depends on the individual panel Bill....i think i have 3 in mine...



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Old 9/10/09, 6:54 PM
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Default Re: Half Height Breaker Question

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