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    May 14, 2007, 03:27 PM
    Can I run a sub panel off another sub panel
    I have a sub panel in my garage run off my main service. Can I run another sub panel off my garage sub panel for a new storage room next to my garage?

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    May 14, 2007, 03:54 PM
    Sure, just size the next feeder and panel to the load to be served. The benefit to subpanels is the larger feeder to reduce voltage drop on the longer runs, eliminating the numerous branch circuits.
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