Sub-Panel: Moving Existing Circuits
#1
07-29-03, 06:52 AM
Sub-Panel: Moving Existing Circuits
I need to add a sub-panel in my basement to support the new circuits being created as I finish it. My existing panel is full and has no empty slots. So, obviously I need to move at least one circuit to the new sub-panel.
Can I make a junction in this circuit in the panel box, or should I pull the leads out of the panel all together and add another junction box? The new sub-panel cannot be located in a place where the existing leads for the circuit can reach it.
I've tried to find info on this in the codes, but have failed thus far. Any suggestions/opinions?
Can I make a junction in this circuit in the panel box, or should I pull the leads out of the panel all together and add another junction box? The new sub-panel cannot be located in a place where the existing leads for the circuit can reach it.
I've tried to find info on this in the codes, but have failed thus far. Any suggestions/opinions?
#2
07-29-03, 08:26 AM
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I assume you've already explored the possibility of using tandem breakers to free up space, and that that isn't going to work?
Yes, you can splice it in the panel.
Yes, you can splice it in the panel.
#3
07-29-03, 08:32 AM
Yes, I've thought about tandem breakers, and I MIGHT be able to make it work. But there are a bunch in there already from the previous owner and I don't want to crowd my new circuits.
A new sub-panel seem sthe safer and better way to do it. Most of the load down stairs will be standard lighting and outlet circuits, but I also may be adding some power equipment at a later time.
Any suggestions on the right and cleanest way to junction the circuits inside a box? After using wire-nuts and tape, then tape the wires down to the box?
Thanks for your help!
A new sub-panel seem sthe safer and better way to do it. Most of the load down stairs will be standard lighting and outlet circuits, but I also may be adding some power equipment at a later time.
Any suggestions on the right and cleanest way to junction the circuits inside a box? After using wire-nuts and tape, then tape the wires down to the box?
Thanks for your help!
#4
07-29-03, 09:25 AM
Can you mount a sub-panel next to the main panel?
Remove 2 circuit breakers from the main panel. Install a 2-pole breaker in the main panel to feed the sub-panel.
Install the two circuits removed in the main panel, along with the new circuits, in the sub-panel.
Remove 2 circuit breakers from the main panel. Install a 2-pole breaker in the main panel to feed the sub-panel.
Install the two circuits removed in the main panel, along with the new circuits, in the sub-panel.
#7
07-29-03, 01:09 PM
Yeah, that's the plan.
But what I was asking in my second response was what's the best way to do that so it's neat, tidy and right.
Of course I'll be using wire nuts and tape, but then should I then tape the junctions to the box to 'tie' them down to the box so they're out of the way of the other circuits and buses?
But what I was asking in my second response was what's the best way to do that so it's neat, tidy and right.
Of course I'll be using wire nuts and tape, but then should I then tape the junctions to the box to 'tie' them down to the box so they're out of the way of the other circuits and buses?
#8
07-30-03, 08:26 AM
Originally posted by talon2112
Yeah, that's the plan.
But what I was asking in my second response was what's the best way to do that so it's neat, tidy and right.
Of course I'll be using wire nuts and tape, but then should I then tape the junctions to the box to 'tie' them down to the box so they're out of the way of the other circuits and buses?
Yeah, that's the plan.
But what I was asking in my second response was what's the best way to do that so it's neat, tidy and right.
Of course I'll be using wire nuts and tape, but then should I then tape the junctions to the box to 'tie' them down to the box so they're out of the way of the other circuits and buses?
