SEP spare breakers
#1
SEP spare breakers
I'm meeting with the GC and electrical sub tomorrow. I still can't find an answer about an NEC requirement for at least two empty (spare) spaces on a newly installed SEP. The GC said that he thinks that requirement was done away with some time ago. Does anyone know what the right answer is?
#5
There's been dozens of post on this site and any DIY site where someone is asking what to do when they trying to add something and there panel is full.
EG: running a new line to a shed or garage, mini split, tankless water heater, charge for an electric car, ect.
So required or not it's nice to have.
EG: running a new line to a shed or garage, mini split, tankless water heater, charge for an electric car, ect.
So required or not it's nice to have.
#8
Tolyn -
I absolutely agree that it is easy to install a sub panel except the electrician will want more money for this. Instead of installing a larger breaker box for an additional $50 or so he completely filled a cheaper panel and will want more money for a sub panel to provide power for the garage and any future expansion.
Typical contractor - he did not ask what I wanted ( I would have agreed to pay more) . Instead he just took the cheapest route.
I absolutely agree that it is easy to install a sub panel except the electrician will want more money for this. Instead of installing a larger breaker box for an additional $50 or so he completely filled a cheaper panel and will want more money for a sub panel to provide power for the garage and any future expansion.
Typical contractor - he did not ask what I wanted ( I would have agreed to pay more) . Instead he just took the cheapest route.
#9
What size/brand panel was installed? 200 amps? 30 space 60 circuit? etc. You can find anything on the internet but contractors shop at local stores and electrical suppliers. The choices can be limiting.
#10
It's a GE 200 amp, 32 space sold at big box stores. Yesterday I was shopping at HD and checked out the panel. On the shelf right next to the 32 space box was a 40 space box for about $25 more.
#11
It's a GE 200 amp, 32 space sold at big box stores.