200A Sub Panel - 100A feed
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200A Sub Panel - 100A feed
I need a lot more spaces than the current panel can handle. Found one that had 40 spaces but it has a 200A breaker. I don't plan on upgrading the feeding breaker in the main - it's currently 100A.
I've done all of this in the past but I can't remember what was required. I will follow the rules. What do I need to do to use the 200A sub panel? The big orange box store says it's fine as long as the feeding breaker is rated the same as or lower than the sub. Anything else I should know/do?
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Dan in Florida
I've done all of this in the past but I can't remember what was required. I will follow the rules. What do I need to do to use the 200A sub panel? The big orange box store says it's fine as long as the feeding breaker is rated the same as or lower than the sub. Anything else I should know/do?
Thanks,
Dan in Florida
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As long as the appropriate overcurrent breaker or fuse is in place you are good to go. The conductors need to be protected at 100 amps.
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It would be a lot easier to wrap my head around if this new sub didn't have the 200A breaker in it.
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I need a lot more spaces than the current panel can handle. Found one that had 40 spaces but it has a 200A breaker. I don't plan on upgrading the feeding breaker in the main - it's currently 100A.
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OK, you are replacing a 100 amp subpanel. I was asking the location because if it is next to the main panel or even in the same building, you spent quite a lot on a main breaker to be used as a disconnect that you don't even need.
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The sub was around $100 and has 40 spaces. If you have a panel suggestion from either the big blue or big orange store (can I say their names?) then please LMK.
The sub was around $100 and has 40 spaces. If you have a panel suggestion from either the big blue or big orange store (can I say their names?) then please LMK.
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Can I get some opinions on the Siemens P4040L1200CU please?
I was considering a 30 space 40 circuit but tandems are more expensive and I need to run at least 5 double pole breakers in addition to what's being moved in from the panel I'm replacing so I'd be nearing it's capacity. I dunno, maybe I'll still buy a few tandems for the 15A stuff.
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I was considering a 30 space 40 circuit but tandems are more expensive and I need to run at least 5 double pole breakers in addition to what's being moved in from the panel I'm replacing so I'd be nearing it's capacity. I dunno, maybe I'll still buy a few tandems for the 15A stuff.
Thanks
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Can I get some opinions on the Siemens P4040L1200CU please?