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Old 4/3/06, 10:39 PM
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Default sub-panellug or breaker

I am having a brain doo doo. Does a sub-panel need to be wired using the lugs or can it be fed through a breaker.
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Default Re: sub-panellug or breaker

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I am having a brain doo doo. Does a sub-panel need to be wired using the lugs or can it be fed through a breaker.
Yes, either works.


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Old 4/3/06, 11:00 PM
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Thanks Gerry...it has been one of those days.
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If you back-feed a breaker it needs to have a retaining clip or bracket present to prevent easy removal of the breaker.



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