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Old 03-29-2013, 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by meatthevillages View Post
Some companies put a main breaker outside, some dont. The reason for this is if there is a fire, they can turn the power off to the entire house, outside, instead of inside. Eletric and water dont mix, so if the FD can turn it off first, it is better. All electric boxes rated for outdoor use are UL listed to have a locking tap, just put a pad lock on it.

First with all sincerity I welcome you to TOTV but have to ask why you revived this old thread?
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