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[Spridgets] No LBC - Any electricians out there?

Subject: [Spridgets] No LBC - Any electricians out there?
From: refisk at chartermi.net (Rick Fisk)
Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2012 19:48:49 -0400
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I think the M0-8 is an old Square D panel from the 50's and I think they came
with 20A breakers.  More important is to size your new panel and breakers on
wire size and the number and type of devices per circuit.

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On Apr 9, 2012, at 7:15 PM, derf <derf247 at gmail.com> wrote:

> 15A is standard for household wiring.  Kitchens with appliances and
> fridge get 20As, usually.
>
> On Mon, Apr 9, 2012 at 4:14 PM, Jim Johnson <bmwwxman at gmail.com> wrote:
>> If you can help, please contact off list.  Am replacing ancient service
>> panel and breakers. How do I tell what the old breakers are rated in Amps?
>> Only marking I find on them is  M0-8 and M0-1.  I'm guessing 15 Amps in
>> this old house...
>>
>> TIA,
>> Jim
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