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#15300 10/11/02 11:47 PM

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is it a code violation to use a three phase panel feed by single phase? leaving the third lug empty?

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#15301 10/12/02 08:47 AM

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What does the Manufacturers listing say?

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#15302 10/12/02 02:59 PM

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Leaving the lug empty will also leave you with as many dead breaker positions on the bus that will be useless.

Buy the correct panel for the application.

Just my opinion.

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