Basement Sub Panel
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Basement Sub Panel
I need to run a subpanel off my main to make room for some new basement circuits. I currently have for my main panel:
GE PowerMark Gold Load Center
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4 - 200A w/bar connecting all 4
Is this a 200A Service??
Im looking at mounting a GE 125A Room Addition Panel from Lowes Approx 50' away. Unit comes w/4 20A breakers but no double-poles.
Need to know what kind of wire to run, and what breaker ill need at my main panel...
Not sure what kind of capacity ill need. It will be used for basic basement addition runs: Recessed Lights, Outlets, Bathroom exhaust, Home Theater Room, and other future projects throughout the house.
GE PowerMark Gold Load Center
TM2020CCUG
4 - 200A w/bar connecting all 4
Is this a 200A Service??
Im looking at mounting a GE 125A Room Addition Panel from Lowes Approx 50' away. Unit comes w/4 20A breakers but no double-poles.
Need to know what kind of wire to run, and what breaker ill need at my main panel...
Not sure what kind of capacity ill need. It will be used for basic basement addition runs: Recessed Lights, Outlets, Bathroom exhaust, Home Theater Room, and other future projects throughout the house.
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If the Sub-panel can accomodate only four 20 amp single-pole breakers, then the ampacity of the Feeder = 2 x 20 = 4O amps.
40 amps X 220 volts = 8800 watts = maximum connected load.
40 amps X 220 volts = 8800 watts = maximum connected load.
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Originally Posted by PATTBAA
If the Sub-panel can accomodate only four 20 amp single-pole breakers, then the ampacity of the Feeder = 2 x 20 = 4O amps.
40 amps X 220 volts = 8800 watts = maximum connected load.
40 amps X 220 volts = 8800 watts = maximum connected load.
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Not sure what kind of capacity ill need
Nevertheless, I'll give you a middle-of-the-road answer that will probably be the right answer for you. Run 6/3 cable to your subpanel, connected to a 60-amp double-pole breaker in the main panel. Keep the neutral and grounding wires isolated in the subpanel (i.e., throw away the bonding screw or strap that comes with your subpanel), and install a separate grounding bar kit if your panel doesn't come with one.