Adding a sub panel to a 60 amp main panel
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Adding a sub panel to a 60 amp main panel
I'm looking for some advice on whether to add a sub panel to my 60 amp main. I want to do this for two reasons. One, I would like to add three branch circuits, and two, I would like to move all the circuits from the main panel to the sub panel so they can be protected by a circuit breaker instead of the old screw in fuses. I realize I may have to use a large junction box to get all the old branch circuits connected to the sub panel. Does this sound like a good or bad idea?
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You can come off the fuse block with #6 to the new subpanel.
Lugs could be used under tap rules if distance are short but if this is the only panel and no way to turn off power you should not work on a live panel. To have the feed fused is also safer than the tap rule IMHO.
It will need to be a 4-wire feed, H-H-N-G.
Lugs could be used under tap rules if distance are short but if this is the only panel and no way to turn off power you should not work on a live panel. To have the feed fused is also safer than the tap rule IMHO.
It will need to be a 4-wire feed, H-H-N-G.
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My guess he would say remove the old panel and upgrade to 100 amp service which is what I would do if I need the extra power. I am just looking for a safe less expensive alternative.
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Yes ground and neutral separate. Ground bonded, neutral isolated. You will need to buy and install a ground bar in your new panel. A 100 amp main lug will be okay but a 100 amp main breaker kit with branch breaker assortment included may work out cheaper.
Be sure the fuse box is connected to a ground rod or at least the plumbing if metal pipes. No ground rod needed on the sub panel because it is in the same structure.
Be sure the fuse box is connected to a ground rod or at least the plumbing if metal pipes. No ground rod needed on the sub panel because it is in the same structure.