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    Aug 9, 2009, 07:28 AM
    Sub panel
    I am buying a home and it has a 100 amp breaker box ( know I need a larger latter) I am putting a work shop in the basement area and want a sub pannel there for it. The main breaker box is small and there is no room for any additional breakers now also.

    Is there a good diagram and/or advice on doing this. I don't see a isue over loading the entire system since I won't be using anything upstairs when downstairs normally.
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    Aug 9, 2009, 07:39 AM

    Can you double up any breakers to free up a spot for a 2 pole 60 Amp breaker to go feed new Subpanel?
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    Aug 9, 2009, 07:43 AM

    Double up, as in putting two circuts on one breaker,
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    Aug 9, 2009, 07:43 AM
    There is one breaker already for the lights in the basement, that would be one
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    Aug 9, 2009, 07:50 AM

    They have Tandem breakers that allow 2 breakers in one spot, if you do that twice, you have 2 free spaces for the 60.
    Since the basement circuit could be in new Basement panel, you only need to do it once.
    Some examples:
    http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trk...All-Categories
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