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What's the current input from each leg of a portable generator into my main panel?
I am connecting a portable generator to my electric sub-panel in my garage. My generator is a 6kw running watt unit with a 30amp 220 volt output. I will be using this connection (L14-30) to a box ...
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Is 10/3 @ 240 with ground good enough for a short run from sub panel to sauna heater?
I'm no pro, so I'm sorry in advance for doing my own work, but I enjoy the learning and experience. I've run aluminum 4/3 out to a new sauna with a sub-panel, roughly 100', which houses 2x single pole ...
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Need help understanding amperage ratings for panels and sub panels
Im trying to understand the concept of amperage ratings for panels, and sub panels, but I'm not sure I have it figured out, sorry for any novice terminology.
I'm in America. Grounds omitted for ...
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Can I feed a sub panel off my 200A service box? Or would I need to run wire from the inside breaker box?
Can I add a sub panel feed off my 200A service box? If so what are the requirements?
Or would I need to run it from the main house breaker inside the house and wire from there?
I currently have a ...
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Running 240v power to detached garage for electric vehicle
We have a detached garage approx 95ft away from the main house and we are looking to run a 240v circuit there.
Currently we have Romex wire running straight into the ground. (This is how it was when ...
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