OSUChE
Feb 3, 2012, 12:38 PM
Have an existing service to 1200 SF 3br/2bath 1975 residence:
ITE Model EQC5X12B 120/240 200A with 60A split, no main feed breaker.
I know this type of panel is out of date/code, however, can't spend the money right now. There are 6 tandem slots one of which is the 60A breaker for the lower bus. This home once had baseboard heat (now converted to natural gas) that utilized two 20A tandem slots above. In the remaining three tandems are; the range (40A), dryer (30A) and water heater (30A).
I planned to utilize the two abandoned baseboard slots for:
Bus 1
20A ref
15A furnace
Bus2
20A garage (should I ever need freezer)
15A smoke detectors
Does anyone have comments on this application other than "replace this panel?"
Thanks very much for your input!
ITE Model EQC5X12B 120/240 200A with 60A split, no main feed breaker.
I know this type of panel is out of date/code, however, can't spend the money right now. There are 6 tandem slots one of which is the 60A breaker for the lower bus. This home once had baseboard heat (now converted to natural gas) that utilized two 20A tandem slots above. In the remaining three tandems are; the range (40A), dryer (30A) and water heater (30A).
I planned to utilize the two abandoned baseboard slots for:
Bus 1
20A ref
15A furnace
Bus2
20A garage (should I ever need freezer)
15A smoke detectors
Does anyone have comments on this application other than "replace this panel?"
Thanks very much for your input!