BREAKERS - sizing for a garage sub panel - Fine Homebuilding
Feb 9, 2009 · And the 100 amp main breaker serves that purpose.@@@ If I follow this ... get a 100A panel with main breaker instead of a main lug panel. 60A breaker at house side feeding …
Wiring requirements for an electric kiln - Fine Homebuilding
Oct 1, 2006 · I put in 4ga wire because the branch run is long (~40'), but 6ga is fine for short runs. Now since this is a 48A continous load, according to the NEC it must be used on a 60A branch …
2 Pole Breaker ratings? - Fine Homebuilding
Jul 27, 2005 · The device and the breaker are rated the same. A device requiring 60 amps at 220 volts will need a two pole breaker rated at least 60 amps. No, a 30 amp, 2 pole breaker allows …
Using 2/0 Wire for a 60 Amp Sub Feed - Fine Homebuilding
Aug 10, 2009 · A 60A breaker may very well accept #2 wire. (I'm looking at a Square D 70A that will). And that 70A breaker costs about the same as a 60A, so you could use a 70A breaker in …
Main lug/breaker subpanel on detached - Fine Homebuilding
Sep 28, 2009 · But you should be able to find a GE 70A 2-pole breaker for < $20. You originally said you were going to use a 60A breaker, so I'm assuming your new main lug (sub)panel will …
Wiring for Subpanels: The Right Cables - Fine Homebuilding
Mar 15, 2023 · Since your plans do not include any electricity-guzzling heavy equipment, your 100-amp subpanel can be supplied with #2 cable if you protect the subpanel with a 90-amp …
Double pole breaker size? - Fine Homebuilding
Jul 29, 2009 · A 40-amp double-pole breaker is 40 amps on each leg. It sounds, though, as if this water heater requires TWO separate 40A 240V circuits -- 80A total. So you need TWO …
Wiring a Subpanel - Fine Homebuilding
Aluminum is a lot cheaper, especially for long runs, but the size of wire needed for a typical 100 amp sub panel in garage or shed may exceed what the sub panel can handle. That is, as an …
Electrical service from house to detached garage – can I do this?
Oct 29, 2015 · I am planning to build a new 2 car detached garage with workshop space. I would like to have two single-phase 240V 20A circuits and a couple of 120V 15A and 20A cicuits in …
those double skinny breakers - Fine Homebuilding
Apr 25, 2009 · 1) Your panel may not be listed for use with the skinny breakers. Some panels are listed as 30 spaces / 30 circuits - in this case skinny breakers are a no-no. Other panels are …