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Need advice on connecting 100 amp sub-panel to 200 amp main panelCan I add a 30 amp breaker to a sub panel being fed from a 50 amp breakerCan I install this array of circuit breakers in my sub-panel?Adding a sub panelSub-panel without any loadsAmp size for a sub panel to a shed?60A two pole breaker supplying a sub panel (220v) - how many amps for separate 110v legs?Power to Sub-panelHow can I reconfigure my breakers to make room for a sub-panel feeder?Updating sub panel in shed
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I have a 100 amp box that has only 1 open slot for a single pole breaker. I have 2 unused 240v breakers (dryer and range) I was wondering if its possible to run a sub panel with 2 extra 120 volt breakers right next to the main panel.
I need a few extra outlets, one to supply power to the gas range and range hood and one for the dishwasher.
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I have a 100 amp box that has only 1 open slot for a single pole breaker. I have 2 unused 240v breakers (dryer and range) I was wondering if its possible to run a sub panel with 2 extra 120 volt breakers right next to the main panel.
I need a few extra outlets, one to supply power to the gas range and range hood and one for the dishwasher.
electrical-panel
edited 31 mins ago
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Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement. Good question; keep 'em coming!
– Daniel Griscom
3 hours ago
In MY breaker panels (but quite possibly not ALL breaker panels, even if restricting to 120/240V North American panels) you simply remove one 240V dual-pole that's not being used and you can put in 2 full-sized 120V single-pole breakers...not that I have anything against sub-panels, but do you actually even need one?
– Ecnerwal
2 hours ago
Can you post a photo showing the space around the panel? Also, what make/model is the existing panel?
– ThreePhaseEel
31 mins ago
add a comment |
I have a 100 amp box that has only 1 open slot for a single pole breaker. I have 2 unused 240v breakers (dryer and range) I was wondering if its possible to run a sub panel with 2 extra 120 volt breakers right next to the main panel.
I need a few extra outlets, one to supply power to the gas range and range hood and one for the dishwasher.
electrical-panel
edited 31 mins ago
ThreePhaseEel
33.6k115199
asked 5 hours ago
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I have a 100 amp box that has only 1 open slot for a single pole breaker. I have 2 unused 240v breakers (dryer and range) I was wondering if its possible to run a sub panel with 2 extra 120 volt breakers right next to the main panel.
I need a few extra outlets, one to supply power to the gas range and range hood and one for the dishwasher.
electrical-panel
electrical-panel
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Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement. Good question; keep 'em coming!
– Daniel Griscom
3 hours ago
In MY breaker panels (but quite possibly not ALL breaker panels, even if restricting to 120/240V North American panels) you simply remove one 240V dual-pole that's not being used and you can put in 2 full-sized 120V single-pole breakers...not that I have anything against sub-panels, but do you actually even need one?
– Ecnerwal
2 hours ago
Can you post a photo showing the space around the panel? Also, what make/model is the existing panel?
– ThreePhaseEel
31 mins ago
add a comment |
Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement. Good question; keep 'em coming!
– Daniel Griscom
3 hours ago
In MY breaker panels (but quite possibly not ALL breaker panels, even if restricting to 120/240V North American panels) you simply remove one 240V dual-pole that's not being used and you can put in 2 full-sized 120V single-pole breakers...not that I have anything against sub-panels, but do you actually even need one?
– Ecnerwal
2 hours ago
Can you post a photo showing the space around the panel? Also, what make/model is the existing panel?
– ThreePhaseEel
31 mins ago
Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement. Good question; keep 'em coming!
– Daniel Griscom
3 hours ago
Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement. Good question; keep 'em coming!
– Daniel Griscom
3 hours ago
In MY breaker panels (but quite possibly not ALL breaker panels, even if restricting to 120/240V North American panels) you simply remove one 240V dual-pole that's not being used and you can put in 2 full-sized 120V single-pole breakers...not that I have anything against sub-panels, but do you actually even need one?
– Ecnerwal
2 hours ago
In MY breaker panels (but quite possibly not ALL breaker panels, even if restricting to 120/240V North American panels) you simply remove one 240V dual-pole that's not being used and you can put in 2 full-sized 120V single-pole breakers...not that I have anything against sub-panels, but do you actually even need one?
– Ecnerwal
2 hours ago
Can you post a photo showing the space around the panel? Also, what make/model is the existing panel?
– ThreePhaseEel
31 mins ago
Can you post a photo showing the space around the panel? Also, what make/model is the existing panel?
– ThreePhaseEel
31 mins ago
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You can use one of those double pole slots to feed a sub panel, I would get at least 12 slot main lug panel, the ground and neutral busses need to be isolated but you can do it. If you now have a gas range I would probably use that slot and leave the dryer intact, use the 40 or 50 amp breaker and size the feeder wire for the breaker size. You sub needed to be rated larger than the breaker you use, shouldn't be a problem finding a 12 slot 100a panel that you feed with your 40 or 50 amp breaker.
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See if you can get a couple thin or tandem breakers to replace two of your existing full size breakers. If they're available, and you have the slots to support them, it's much easier than adding a sub panel.
answered 4 hours ago
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A lot of new circuits need to be AFCI which is a problem for thin (1/2 size) breakers.
– manassehkatz
4 hours ago
1
It also depends on the brand, square D has an extremely limited selection when thinking about quads, also many panels cannot accept tandem breakers the panel must be listed for them to be legal. I would not want to get caught putting in a cheater (a breaker without the rejection feature) because if something went wrong and was done outside of code insurance may not pay.
– Ed Beal
3 hours ago
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You can use one of those double pole slots to feed a sub panel, I would get at least 12 slot main lug panel, the ground and neutral busses need to be isolated but you can do it. If you now have a gas range I would probably use that slot and leave the dryer intact, use the 40 or 50 amp breaker and size the feeder wire for the breaker size. You sub needed to be rated larger than the breaker you use, shouldn't be a problem finding a 12 slot 100a panel that you feed with your 40 or 50 amp breaker.
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You can use one of those double pole slots to feed a sub panel, I would get at least 12 slot main lug panel, the ground and neutral busses need to be isolated but you can do it. If you now have a gas range I would probably use that slot and leave the dryer intact, use the 40 or 50 amp breaker and size the feeder wire for the breaker size. You sub needed to be rated larger than the breaker you use, shouldn't be a problem finding a 12 slot 100a panel that you feed with your 40 or 50 amp breaker.
answered 4 hours ago
Ed BealEd Beal
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You can use one of those double pole slots to feed a sub panel, I would get at least 12 slot main lug panel, the ground and neutral busses need to be isolated but you can do it. If you now have a gas range I would probably use that slot and leave the dryer intact, use the 40 or 50 amp breaker and size the feeder wire for the breaker size. You sub needed to be rated larger than the breaker you use, shouldn't be a problem finding a 12 slot 100a panel that you feed with your 40 or 50 amp breaker.
answered 4 hours ago
Ed BealEd Beal
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You can use one of those double pole slots to feed a sub panel, I would get at least 12 slot main lug panel, the ground and neutral busses need to be isolated but you can do it. If you now have a gas range I would probably use that slot and leave the dryer intact, use the 40 or 50 amp breaker and size the feeder wire for the breaker size. You sub needed to be rated larger than the breaker you use, shouldn't be a problem finding a 12 slot 100a panel that you feed with your 40 or 50 amp breaker.
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See if you can get a couple thin or tandem breakers to replace two of your existing full size breakers. If they're available, and you have the slots to support them, it's much easier than adding a sub panel.
answered 4 hours ago
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A lot of new circuits need to be AFCI which is a problem for thin (1/2 size) breakers.
– manassehkatz
4 hours ago
1
It also depends on the brand, square D has an extremely limited selection when thinking about quads, also many panels cannot accept tandem breakers the panel must be listed for them to be legal. I would not want to get caught putting in a cheater (a breaker without the rejection feature) because if something went wrong and was done outside of code insurance may not pay.
– Ed Beal
3 hours ago
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See if you can get a couple thin or tandem breakers to replace two of your existing full size breakers. If they're available, and you have the slots to support them, it's much easier than adding a sub panel.
answered 4 hours ago
Eric SimpsonEric Simpson
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A lot of new circuits need to be AFCI which is a problem for thin (1/2 size) breakers.
– manassehkatz
4 hours ago
1
It also depends on the brand, square D has an extremely limited selection when thinking about quads, also many panels cannot accept tandem breakers the panel must be listed for them to be legal. I would not want to get caught putting in a cheater (a breaker without the rejection feature) because if something went wrong and was done outside of code insurance may not pay.
– Ed Beal
3 hours ago
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See if you can get a couple thin or tandem breakers to replace two of your existing full size breakers. If they're available, and you have the slots to support them, it's much easier than adding a sub panel.
answered 4 hours ago
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See if you can get a couple thin or tandem breakers to replace two of your existing full size breakers. If they're available, and you have the slots to support them, it's much easier than adding a sub panel.
answered 4 hours ago
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A lot of new circuits need to be AFCI which is a problem for thin (1/2 size) breakers.
– manassehkatz
4 hours ago
1
It also depends on the brand, square D has an extremely limited selection when thinking about quads, also many panels cannot accept tandem breakers the panel must be listed for them to be legal. I would not want to get caught putting in a cheater (a breaker without the rejection feature) because if something went wrong and was done outside of code insurance may not pay.
– Ed Beal
3 hours ago
add a comment |
2
A lot of new circuits need to be AFCI which is a problem for thin (1/2 size) breakers.
– manassehkatz
4 hours ago
1
It also depends on the brand, square D has an extremely limited selection when thinking about quads, also many panels cannot accept tandem breakers the panel must be listed for them to be legal. I would not want to get caught putting in a cheater (a breaker without the rejection feature) because if something went wrong and was done outside of code insurance may not pay.
– Ed Beal
3 hours ago
2
2
A lot of new circuits need to be AFCI which is a problem for thin (1/2 size) breakers.
– manassehkatz
4 hours ago
A lot of new circuits need to be AFCI which is a problem for thin (1/2 size) breakers.
– manassehkatz
4 hours ago
1
1
It also depends on the brand, square D has an extremely limited selection when thinking about quads, also many panels cannot accept tandem breakers the panel must be listed for them to be legal. I would not want to get caught putting in a cheater (a breaker without the rejection feature) because if something went wrong and was done outside of code insurance may not pay.
– Ed Beal
3 hours ago
It also depends on the brand, square D has an extremely limited selection when thinking about quads, also many panels cannot accept tandem breakers the panel must be listed for them to be legal. I would not want to get caught putting in a cheater (a breaker without the rejection feature) because if something went wrong and was done outside of code insurance may not pay.
– Ed Beal
3 hours ago
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Hello, and welcome to Home Improvement. Good question; keep 'em coming!
– Daniel Griscom
3 hours ago
In MY breaker panels (but quite possibly not ALL breaker panels, even if restricting to 120/240V North American panels) you simply remove one 240V dual-pole that's not being used and you can put in 2 full-sized 120V single-pole breakers...not that I have anything against sub-panels, but do you actually even need one?
– Ecnerwal
2 hours ago
Can you post a photo showing the space around the panel? Also, what make/model is the existing panel?
– ThreePhaseEel
31 mins ago