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we are actually up to at least 80 circuit panels (40/80 circuit) in Canada, I am surprised to hear they are not distributed in the States. An NEC rule prohibiting that?

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Originally Posted by jay8
we are actually up to at least 80 circuit panels (40/80 circuit) in Canada, I am surprised to hear they are not distributed in the States. An NEC rule prohibiting that?


There used to be.


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Greg,

I don't know how tall those bad boys would be, but from the pictures, they look like they are as big as a tombstone.

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well, i'm well aware of all the breaker wars , and the dumber than toast couterfiet hooey foisted by the very same companies that manufacture them*

so i'll out it in even simpler terms

at least they (the pix) DO have breakers

i mean, a lotta my carear has been convincing folks thier glass fuses that have been around since the rural electrification program are obsolete

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*does anyone else pitch EC mag in the woodstove over this here?

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I seem to remember 42 being the most ckts you could have in one panel. When you say "it used to" is that what you're referring to? Has that recently changed from the 08 NEC?


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Also, Hi everyone. Just joined, love the info. Good to be in good company.


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The 42 circuit restriction was removed.


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Cowboy Joe:

Welcome to ECN forums, from one of the 'Jersey Guys'!!!

Jump right in anytime!


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Harold:

The 'over 42' circuit panels are 'side-by-side', at least the few that I have seen up close & personal. (SQ D)



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jumping in because I have put in some of the 80 circuit combination panels and they can be up to 49 inches high, some a little shorter. Any that I have installed are all lined up in the same enclosure. This can make meeting the code requirements for meterbase, panel and breaker heights a challenge.

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