Disconnect upgrade
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04-10-18, 06:03 PM
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Disconnect upgrade
Redid the disconnect .
Is a bit tight though.Am going to upgrade the old wire to lower breaker an top breaker later.
Does everything look good?
Is a bit tight though.Am going to upgrade the old wire to lower breaker an top breaker later.
Does everything look good?
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04-10-18, 06:17 PM
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That's a strange panel. Usually the breakers are the other direction..... and usually the breakers are centered in the enclosure.
Is there an inside cover for those breakers ?
Is there an inside cover for those breakers ?
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04-10-18, 06:20 PM
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I will assume this is a 240 volt only sub panel.
I cant tell on the wire sizes but 40 amps should be minimum of #8 and 30 amps should be minimum of #10 wire.
White wires should be marked as an ungrounded using tape or marker.
Anti oxidation paste should be put on any aluminum connections.
I cant tell on the wire sizes but 40 amps should be minimum of #8 and 30 amps should be minimum of #10 wire.
White wires should be marked as an ungrounded using tape or marker.
Anti oxidation paste should be put on any aluminum connections.
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04-10-18, 06:21 PM
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Siemens-...-100143883-_-N
This appears to be what the op has installed. 4 space main lug instead of a disconnect.
Looks good to me.
This appears to be what the op has installed. 4 space main lug instead of a disconnect.
Looks good to me.
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04-10-18, 06:25 PM
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Definitely at least #8 since it's stranded.
Good find on the panel. Just looks...... strange.
Good find on the panel. Just looks...... strange.
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04-10-18, 09:37 PM
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Yea it goes to heat pump .Its Siemans
I did use the noalox on all main incomming wire .
Running new #6 soon to 40 an new #8 i already have to the 30..
It has the front cover just not on it in that pic
I did use the noalox on all main incomming wire .
Running new #6 soon to 40 an new #8 i already have to the 30..
It has the front cover just not on it in that pic
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04-12-18, 09:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Astuff
Wasn't mentioned but keep in mind that conduit outside is considered to be a wet location. No NM aka Romex allowed. Need UF, SE, THWN or similar.
Already connected on otherside just havent run to box yet.
Ty
