extra connector on breaker panel

[Al Skierkiewicz]

Originally Posted by Justin_302

I am confused on how this years breaker works. Last years was VERY simple. They seem to be getting more complicated.

Justin,
I think this breaker panel is actually a little easier to use. Problems are sure to arise but I can't anticipate any at this point. After all, there are two more 40 amp breakers than we ever had before and additional smaller breakers plus the added benefit of telling if and which breaker is actually tripping.
The one thing I am concerned about ( and all of you should be as well.) is the soldered in push on tabs. These are not as roboust as last year's breaker panels so they cannot take mishandling. Team members should be aware that pulling at odd angles and wiggling to install or remove the connections may result in breaking the tabs off the board. Once everything is in place and working, be sure to secure all cables so that they do not break the tabs on the breaker panel. Our panel has pretty tight connections on the breakers themselves but I expect those to loosen up with use.
Mike,
In the past we have effectively used a one foot length of #10 to measure current. Search last years' posts for discussions on this subject as there many. A 12" #10 is very close to .001 ohms and using that and a Maxim battery monitor chip seemed to be a pretty easy way to monitor current.