
@lowrider57,
The two power legs feed breaker spaces down both sides of the electrical panel. They alternate with one another every other space down each side.
Example:
Courtesy of Glen B, (AA member)
https://www.audioasylum.com/messages/tweaks/146113/re-yes
Here is a photo of the interior of a main lug only panel. Note the breaker connecting bus tie for each each breaker space.
From an above post of mine.
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As for the layout of the branch circuit breakers in an electrical panel:
Line 1 and Line 2 alternate with one another down each side of the electrical panel.
Odd breaker numbers are on the left side. Even breaker numbers on the right side. If you look closely at the breakers metal panel dead front you should see the numbers. Usually stamped into the metal. If you can’t see them here is how the breakers are numbered. (Note: For standard sized 1" single pole breakers. A 2 pole breaker takes up two 1" spaces.)
L1 = Line 1. (Leg, Bus)
L2 = Line 2. (Leg, Bus)
brk = breaker. (Or unused breaker space.)
L1 >> brk #1 ...... brk #2
L2 >> brk #3 ....... brk #4
L1 >> brk #5 ....... brk #6
L2 >> brk #7 ....... brk #8
L1 >> brk #9 ....... brk #10
L2 >> brk #11 ..... brk #12
L1 >> brk #13 .... brk #14
And so on down each side of the panel.
Note breaker space #39 and breaker space #40 share the same breaker connecting bus tie. Both 39 and 40 are connected to Line 2 bus, Leg.
Jim