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05-04-14, 07:40 PM

cw1940

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I have 1 subpanel from 60 amp breaker in main 200 amp breaker box.

can I add another subpanel to my work shop using a 60 amp breaker with
6-3 with ground wire.

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05-04-14, 08:05 PM

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Do you mean a subpanel from the subpanel? Yes if it has the capacity. What are the loads on the first subpanel? What are the anticipated loads on the new subpanel?

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05-04-14, 08:47 PM

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want to run 2 subpanel from 200 amp main breaker box
first one has 60 amp breaker

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05-04-14, 09:06 PM

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want to run 2 subpanel from 200 amp main breaker box
using 2 60 amp breaker

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05-04-14, 09:24 PM

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Shouldn't be a problem. Have you done a load calc on the main panel. Is your home all electric including electric heat?

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05-04-14, 09:31 PM

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no electric heat just a/c on 30 amp breaker

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05-05-14, 05:01 AM

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want to run 2 subpanel from 200 amp main breaker box
using 2 60 amp breaker

Shouldn't be a problem. .................

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