Auxiliary power hookup question

[jsimpson]

I have a late-style Murray 200 amp box which has the short busses. The busses are totally occupied. I would like to replace them with longer busses to accomodate an additional 40 amp breaker for connecting my auxilliary power. Are longer busses available, or will I have to put in a larger box?

 

[jim dungar]

Unless the manufacturer sells a standard replacement bus bar kit, the panel should be replaced.

 

[charlie b]

To that I will add that regardless of whether the panel can be modified or should be replaced, the work should be performed by a qualified electrical contractor.

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