KAdams4458
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I like the idea of a 200 amp 40 slot panel. It does not cost much more for a panel with more slots.
Then I also like having a whole house surge protector. These come in a double slot form which goes in the place of a double breaker. They might not be availible for some panels.
Then there have been "counterfeit" breakers manufactured in China which have caused problems. Watch out for that.
Might want to call around and see who makes a white panel, then go from there. Try Siemens, GE, Square D, Cutler-Hammer, etc.
Ooh. The counterfeit breakers are news to me.
Yes, the GE panel I installed a few years ago was a 40 slot, as I recall. I also like the concept of whole-house surge protection. I'll do a little hunting to see if anyone besides GE makes a white version, and I'll see which ones have the option of accepting surge protection. Thank you for the information.