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Adding 100 Amp Subpanel
Hi, new member here with a question. I am adding a 100 amp subpanel to my 200 amp main panel. They are next to each other and recessed in wall. I have been getting different answers to my question "What size wire to I need to feed my 100 Amp Subpanel?". I would be using copper wire. Can...- cabranch47
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What's wrong with this subpanel?
Bought this 35 year-old house 5 years ago. On numerous occasions have found the 50A breaker in the main panel that supplies a subpanel in the detached garage, tripped for no apparent reason. Little if anything running in that garage at the time. I have a suspect as to what it might be, so I'm...- humpndunk
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- screwfix subpanel what's wrong
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30A Subpanel - Larger Panel For Washer/Dryer Combo?
Hi, I'm doing some research to see if I'll be able to add an electric 240V/30A washer/dryer combo to my condo. Please see attached photos, I have a 30A subpanel in my condo unit; would it be possible to add a larger panel with more spaces and run this washer/dryer combo or is the 30A subpanel...- Dali748
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- 30a combo larger panel subpanel
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Can I run a 50 amp subpanel directly from main metered panel
1990s home. 100 amp main feed. Nevada. 15 years mechanical experience on cars + motorcycles. Previous electric exp: I ran the other 50 amp 4-wire setup directly from the interior subpanel. Now I was told by an electrician when I was shopping around to get the above job done, and a 30 amp plug...- roda3333
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- amp directly main panel screwfix subpanel
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No LB when transitioning pvc up from trench into subpanel through wall
I have an electrician installing new circuit from my existing panel to a new subpanel in my detached garage. The subpanel is in the inside wall of the garage. The installation is underground with 1.5" conduit. Instead of using an LB on the outside wall of the garage, the electrician heated a...- Acort002
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- pvc screwfix subpanel through trench wall when
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Making 10/2 w/o Ground Pole Barn Subpanel Safer
We have recently purchased a home in TX built in the 1920s, and the wiring is an assortment of multiple wiring events. There aren't any local codes as it is unincorporated land. The events in question are with the overhead wiring to the pole barn subpanel consisting of two 10 gauge solid-core...- Justsomeguy
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- ground making pole screwfix subpanel underground ungrounded
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Long distance subpanel
Hello. I need a little DIY help. I'm building a stage (i.e. freestanding deck) in my backyard. I want to put a 50 amp outdoor subpanel at the stage with 4 20 amps circuits in it. We plan to host bands and this allows them to power their setup without a generator. The issue is it's located...- mrshanes
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- distance long screwfix subpanel
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Wiring a garage subpanel with a packed house panel. Simple answer (I think).
I have charged ahead with a small subpanel installation in a detached garage I am converting to a light-duty shop. The setup is simple, but I have been stymied by a final step. Hoping someone can help. Old setup was a buried 12-2 wire from a 20a breaker in the house panel (100A) connecting to...- JonathanB
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- answer garage house panel screwfix simple subpanel wiring
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Availability of AFCI breakers for Cutler-Hammer BR Loadcenter subpanel?
I have an old house, built 1925 that still has part of the wiring in the original separated 2-conductor on post style of wiring to 2 rooms, all off of one 15 A breaker. I was originally hoping to put in grounded plugs without necessarily rewiring, but that doesn't look legal. I'm wondering if an...- dimmer_sw
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- afci breakers screwfix subpanel
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Where do I post a diy question about feeding a subpanel?- PercyP
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- diy question subpanel
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Need Help With Subpanel Wiring
Hello, I’m a DIYer installing a subpanel on the far side of my house for a pool pump and light. The subpanel will have a 15-amp 240V breaker for the pump and a 15-amp 115V breaker for the light. The line from the main to the subpanel will be run in the attic and the total distance is...- 00coyote
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- need help screwfix subpanel wiring
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Need help choosing correct size main breaker for existing subpanel
DIY homeowner here. I need advice, but will hire a pro if major rewiring needs to be done. I purchased a home with a 200amp service. There is a detached garage about 15’ from the house. I dont think the subpanel in the garage was wired correctly. There are currently three 4awg aluminum branch...- bartleyhs
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- breaker correct existing main main breaker need help screwfix size subpanel
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Connecting 2-2-2-4 AL URD to interior subpanel
Good afternoon, I was trying to figure out when running 2-2-2-4 AL URD direct bury in conduit to a building, how do you connect it to the inside sub panel? I think I heard that it can't enter a building and if so, then how do you get the wire inside? I am a DIYer and have a general...- OnMyOwn
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- connecting screwfix subpanel
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- Forum: UK Electrical Forum
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