40 amp max pole?

[Brandon1988]

I am looking to add a 240v 50 amp circuit breaker to this panel for a welder. But (in the top left of the pic) is says that it is 40 amp max pole. Am correct to think this means i can only add a 40amp 240 volt circuit breaker?

 

[Megawatt]

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I am looking to add a 240v 50 amp circuit breaker to this panel for a welder. But (in the top left of the pic) is says that it is 40 amp max pole. Am correct to think this means i can only add a 40amp 240 volt circuit breaker?

That 40 means you have 40 spaces to use does it have a spare space for a double pole 40 amp breaker. The panel is a 200 amp panel
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That 40 means you have 40 spaces to use does it have a spare space for a double pole 40 amp breaker. The panel is a 200 amp panel

I misread you can put a 50 amp breaker with #8 wire which is good for 55 amps

 

[Brandon1988]

That 40 means you have 40 spaces to use does it have a spare space for a double pole 40 amp breaker. The panel is a 200 amp panel
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I misread you can put a 50 amp breaker with #8 wire which is good for 55 amps

That 40 means you have 40 spaces to use does it have a spare space for a double pole 40 amp breaker. The panel is a 200 amp panel
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I misread you can put a 50 amp breaker with #8 wire which is good for 55 amps

I have plenty of spots left. I think 13 total. My only concern is that it is a stab lok panel.

 

[Megawatt]

I have plenty of spots left. I think 13 total. My only concern is that it is a stab lok panel.
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That is a federal pacific panel and they don’t make them anymore. If you can take one of the breakers to Home Depot they have interchangeable breakers. Please be careful and good luck

 

[norcal]

If 8 AWG NM cable, a 40A breaker is max, Home Depot & Lowes do carry the UBI UL classified breakers for FPE, be aware those ChiCom breakers are not cheap. Because of the issues with FPE Stablok panels and being obsolete I recommend replacement.

 

[Megawatt]

I have plenty of spots left. I think 13 total. My only concern is that it is a stab lok panel.
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Brandon all house panels are stab in breakers. If you want a panel with bolt in breakers you will have to go to an electrical parts house but these panels are 3 phase which you don’t want