Two Main Breakers?

09-23-2012, 10:12 PM	#1
steadyed Newbie   Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1	Two Main Breakers? Our proposed new service entrance equipment is a meter socket with disconnect (200 Amp), all in one exterior mounted box. The Main Panel it feeds (in the basement) also has a Main Breaker (200 Amp). Any problem here or must the Main panel in the basement be lug? Thanks for your time.

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09-23-2012, 10:18 PM	#2
Jim Port Licensed electrician   Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Maryland Posts: 5,957	Two Main Breakers? The inside breaker will just be redundant means to turn the power off. __________________ Answers based on the National Electrical Code. Local amendments may apply. Check with your local building officials.