nofool
Feb 1, 2008, 01:36 PM
I have an existing 200-amp main panel with insufficient space to add the two 240-volt circuits needed for a dryer and range(these appliances are currently gas). I plan to install a 100-amp subpanel(main lug type) with neutral and ground isolated, adjacent to the main panel. I will have to relocate a 40A/240V circuit (used for the air conditioning system) from the main panel to the subpanel in order to make room for a new 100-amp breaker in the main panel to service the subpanel. The new subpanel will provide a 30A/240V circuit for the dryer, a 50A/240V circuit for the range and the relocated A/C circuit (40A/240V). The subpanel will have space for 6 additional 120V circuits for future use if needed.
The wire sizes I am planning to use are: AWG 6-3 w/grd between the main and subpanels, AWG 8-3 w/grd for the range circuit(approx 50 feet from the panel) and AWG 10-3 w/grd for the dryer(approx 50 feet from the panel). I'll reuse the existing A/C wiring. This is a home owner DIY project.
QUESTIONS: Are my wire sizes adequate? What are the specification requirements for the "main lug" subpanel? Any considerations I missed? Your reply will be appreciated.
The wire sizes I am planning to use are: AWG 6-3 w/grd between the main and subpanels, AWG 8-3 w/grd for the range circuit(approx 50 feet from the panel) and AWG 10-3 w/grd for the dryer(approx 50 feet from the panel). I'll reuse the existing A/C wiring. This is a home owner DIY project.
QUESTIONS: Are my wire sizes adequate? What are the specification requirements for the "main lug" subpanel? Any considerations I missed? Your reply will be appreciated.