100 amp 32 circuit panel?

[mark32]

Should I be surprised to see a QO 100 amp 32 space/circuit panel sitting on our shelf today? I never knew it existed. Most of the other 100 amp panels are typically 8 space/16 circuit. My question is would you choose this panel over the smaller ones in most situations or not.

 

[electricalperson]

the 2008 code eliminated the set number of spots in panels. only place where its still 42 circuits is split bus panels but i dont think anyone makes those anymore. so maybe manufacturers are making thier smaller panels a little bigger and selling them for twice the price

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[stickboy1375]

Every panel has it's place, I would choose a 32 circuit over a 20 circuit for a 100 amp service anyday....

 

[frenchelectrican]

Sure i did see the SqD QO verison come in 32 space with 100 amp main breaker set up and it will get more common pretty soon.

here it is http://ecatalog.squared.com/catalog/174/html/sections/01/17401005.html#69503

that is a 100 amp verison it show the listing 32 space there.

Merci, Marc

side note there are few other manufacters will relase larger box more than 42 space i heard one is makeing a 60 space verison maybe 84 space i know Canada verison is allready have 84 space verison

 

[Tiger Electrical]

I started installing these panels the day I could get them. I'm not sure exactly when that was, but maybe about 5 years now. I haven't installed a 20 space panel since.

Dave

 

[satcom]

I started installing these panels the day I could get them. I'm not sure exactly when that was, but maybe about 5 years now. I haven't installed a 20 space panel since.

Dave

We stopped using the 100A 20 space panels 7 or 8 years ago and have been using the CH 30 space 100A loadcenters.