Running SER cable as feeder
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Running SER cable as feeder
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I am wondering the rules on running a feeder SER cable from my main panel to a subpanel. I have a 2-gauge Al feeder from an attic subpanel that is now poking down through a hole into my basement and I need to now run it across my basement to my main panel. Can I run the SER along the center beam in my basement (using straps every 4.5') over to the wall and then across the sill plate to the main panel and down along the side of my main panel to a convenient knockout, or should i just try to go into the top of the subpanel to keep the SER from being exposed on the side of the panel? my basement is unfinished, but i thought running the SER by the side of the panel might be forbidden. my main panel is on a piece of plywood that is screwed into the "wall" of my basement.
I am wondering the rules on running a feeder SER cable from my main panel to a subpanel. I have a 2-gauge Al feeder from an attic subpanel that is now poking down through a hole into my basement and I need to now run it across my basement to my main panel. Can I run the SER along the center beam in my basement (using straps every 4.5') over to the wall and then across the sill plate to the main panel and down along the side of my main panel to a convenient knockout, or should i just try to go into the top of the subpanel to keep the SER from being exposed on the side of the panel? my basement is unfinished, but i thought running the SER by the side of the panel might be forbidden. my main panel is on a piece of plywood that is screwed into the "wall" of my basement.
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SER Feeder
SER can be used as a feeder if all the circuit conductors are insulated and the uninsulated conductor is used as the equipment ground. As far as running the cable, it must meet the same requirements as type NM cable in article 334.