[RE-wrenches] Conductor Sizing for Supply Side Connection

[Garrison Reigel]

Good point Ross.  The panel is marked as a 200A with no indication that the bus has a higher rating, so I've assumed 200A.  I considered downsizing the MB, but it's an discontinued panel, and filled to capacity so not exactly ideal.

Thanks,

Garrison
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Subject: Re: [RE-wrenches] Conductor Sizing for Supply Side Connection

Hi Garrison,

This is a great discussion and I think I've read all the responses. If I missed this question, please forgive me.  But, in your original post you refer to a 200 amp service.  I don't, though, see mention of the rating of the bus bars.  The bus bars may be rated for something more than 200 amps, depending upon the panel, even if they're protected by a 200 amp main disconnect.  If so, that would increase your backfeed breaker sizing options.

Best wishes,

Ross Taylor

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