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Bond neutral to service box and earth ground in shop sub?
I have ran underground ~40’ of 600V pvc ins. alumaflex 4way wire from code grounded 200A meter/load dist. combo box on permanent service pole to ungrounded 200A shop subpanel inside of shop. I don’t ...
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Installing a sub panel in basement from main panel in garage
I know similar questions to this have been asked before, but I haven't been able to figure out the answers to some of these questions.
First an explanation of the situation, the main 200 amp panel is ...
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What component do I need to add my own "Private" electric meter
I am adding a workshop, and upgrading my service from 200A to 400A. The Shop will get a 200A panel and the existing House panel will be backfed from the main. I want to bring the new House feeder ...
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Can I Install a Sub-Panel from an Existing NEMA 5-50 Plug?
I have a NEMA 5-50 outlet wired from my main panel all the way down to where I am installing a garage. It was put in by the previous owner for a welder I believe. NEMA 5-50 is quite unique and hard to ...
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How to determine the correct capacity for a sub-panel for a shop?
I plan to install a sub-panel for my woodworking shop, and would like to determine the total capacity that should supply that sub-panel. These are the main items that will likely be running in the ...
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How can I add 100 amp electrical service to a shop?
I am going to wire my shop and want ot run #2 copper to a 100amp breaker panel. I really do not have the space in the 200 amp panel in the house, my question - is there a way to pull this wire off the ...
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