125 amp Sub Panel
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125 amp Sub Panel
I am in the process of wiring a 125 amp sub panel in my basement right next to my 200 amp main panel. I am wondering what size wire I should use to connect the main panel to the sub panel. The sub panel has 12 open slots but I am only going to use 7. 3 - 15 amps breakers and 4 - 20 amp breakers. I am mainly using the sub panel to power up a sump pump, a fridge, lights and electrical outlets. Also I am wondering what size breakers I should use in my main panel to connect to my sub panel. I really appreciate any advice I can get.
Thanks,
Ryan
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Ryan
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Sounds like you could get by with a 60 amp feed to the sub panel. Are you going to use conduit with single wires or multi-conductor cable from the main panel to the sub panel?
How many sq feet is the basement? What type of equipment will be plugged in to the receptacles?
Which state do you live?
How many sq feet is the basement? What type of equipment will be plugged in to the receptacles?
Which state do you live?
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Thanks,
I was planning on using 1" or 1.5" conduit with single wires. Is this a good idea? Are Multi conductor cables easier work with?
The basement is about 1000 sq feet. The only things that are going to be pluged into the receptacles are a few lamps, TV, stereo, possible a fan or a small heater.
I live in Michigan.
Thanks the help,
Ryan
I was planning on using 1" or 1.5" conduit with single wires. Is this a good idea? Are Multi conductor cables easier work with?
The basement is about 1000 sq feet. The only things that are going to be pluged into the receptacles are a few lamps, TV, stereo, possible a fan or a small heater.
I live in Michigan.
Thanks the help,
Ryan
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I was planning on using 1" or 1.5" conduit with single wires. Is this a good idea? Are Multi conductor cables easier work with?
The only things that are going to be plugged into the receptacles are a few lamps, TV, stereo, possible a fan or a small heater.
Note: You will need to add a ground bar to the sub if it doesn't have one. The neutral bar must be isolated from the sub panel. No main breaker is needed in the sub panel because it is in sight of the main panel. but if you have one that is fine.
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The basement is about 1000 sq feet. The only things that are going to be pluged into the receptacles are a few lamps, TV, stereo, possible a fan or a small heater.
I live in Michigan.
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If I add three more breakers for smokes, the heater, and the GFCI in the bath will the 60A breaker on the main panel, the #6 THHN and the #10 for the ground be good enough?
Thanks,
Ryan
If I add three more breakers for smokes, the heater, and the GFCI in the bath will the 60A breaker on the main panel, the #6 THHN and the #10 for the ground be good enough?
Thanks,
Ryan
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If I add three more breakers for smokes, the heater, and the GFCI in the bath will the 60A breaker on the main panel, the #6 THHN and the #10 for the ground be good enough?