2P CB in Branch Circuit Section of Split Bus Panel

[markstg]

Hi...

I need to add a 2 pole 15A CB to my resi service entrance panel for a small heater (8A FLA). The panel is a split bus, 200A, 120/240V, with all 6 2pole CB in the top section used. 2 of the 2P's in the main section are each 60A which feed the Branch Circuit CBs section of the panel. I have 2 spaces left which would allow me to add the 2P 15A to the branch circuit section. Load is not an issue.

My question is whether this type of panel allowed 2P breakers to be installed in the brach circuit section. Its a Gould/ITE panel and I can't find any info on it online.

Thanks

 

[Dennis Alwon]

Hi...

I need to add a 2 pole 15A CB to my resi service entrance panel for a small heater (8A FLA). The panel is a split bus, 200A, 120/240V, with all 6 2pole CB in the top section used. 2 of the 2P's in the main section are each 60A which feed the Branch Circuit CBs section of the panel. I have 2 spaces left which would allow me to add the 2P 15A to the branch circuit section. Load is not an issue.

My question is whether this type of panel allowed 2P breakers to be installed in the brach circuit section. Its a Gould/ITE panel and I can't find any info on it online.

Thanks

As long as space allows there is no reason you can't use a DP breaker.

 

[LarryFine]

As long as space allows there is no reason you can't use a DP breaker.

Absolutely. The reason to place 2-p breakers in the top section is to comply with the six-throws-of-the-hand limit, and to minimize loading the 60a mains. Your plan is fine.

 

[markstg]

Thanks....off to the supply house.