Moving Subpanel
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Moving Subpanel
In the process of a basement remodel and I'm planning on moving a subpanel into a newly constructed dividing wall. Some of the circuits will reach, but it looks like about 12 circuits may not reach. I'm planning on a large box, (6x6) to make the connections to some extensions to the new panel location. There will be (6) 14ga circuits and (6) 12ga circuits. My math tells me that's 24 current carrying conductors. It will end up being about a 4' extension.
Question 1) would you suggest using (3) 3/4" smurf tube so I don't have to worry about derating? (8 conductors in each) Or should I just use 1.25" PVC conduit and upgrade each to 10ga wire
Question 2) I realize I can use one ground wire (sized as the largest conductor). Can I use a ground bar kit like one would use in a panel mounted to the 6x6 box to simplify ground connections? Otherwise I think it would be a mess to wire nut all those grounds
Anything else that I'm forgetting or not planning for?
Thanks for any assistance!
-Mike
Question 1) would you suggest using (3) 3/4" smurf tube so I don't have to worry about derating? (8 conductors in each) Or should I just use 1.25" PVC conduit and upgrade each to 10ga wire
Question 2) I realize I can use one ground wire (sized as the largest conductor). Can I use a ground bar kit like one would use in a panel mounted to the 6x6 box to simplify ground connections? Otherwise I think it would be a mess to wire nut all those grounds
Anything else that I'm forgetting or not planning for?
Thanks for any assistance!
-Mike
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I realize I can use one ground wire (sized as the largest conductor). Can I use a ground bar kit like one would use in a panel mounted to the 6x6 box to simplify ground connections?
Anything else that I'm forgetting or not planning for?