Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    Elelctron Gun's Avatar
    Elelctron Gun Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
     
    #1

    Feb 16, 2007, 12:16 PM
    Multiple Sub Panels
    First questions; I have a GE Box with 200 amp service. I have one sub panel and need to add 2 more. Is there a limit on how many sub panels that can be added? My home has gas heat and gas water and therefore total current is not a problem. Second question; My existing GE panel has horizontal blades for most of the breakers except the bottom row where they have a combo horizontal and smaller vertical that allow the THQP 1/2 size breakers. It would be nice to just change a few of the single horizontal blades to the combo units so I can plug in a few more 1/2 size breakers. But they have the anti-tamper screws holding the little bars on. So I assume changing the little bars would exceed some code or breaker box limit. Thanks Jeff
    tkrussell's Avatar
    tkrussell Posts: 9,659, Reputation: 725
    Uber Member
     
    #2

    Feb 16, 2007, 12:30 PM
    There is no limit to the amount of subpanels.

    Yes, there is a limit to a maximum of 42 circuits in any one panel, hence the tamper proof screws that will not allow any more circuits to be added to that panel, along with any field changes or modifications to the panel will violate it's UL listing.

Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions

 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

Electrical panels installed in buildings [ 11 Answers ]

Can an electrical panel be installed in a laundry room, bathroom, or clothes closet where the space will permit access? Is a panel behind a dryer OK since the dryer can be moved easily?

Survey panels on the internet [ 4 Answers ]

Does anyone know if you can make any money filling out surveys on the web? Do you have to join all the sites and pay the activation fees and shipping cost or is there actually a place to make money.

Electric panels [ 3 Answers ]

This Is The Problem I Am Having I Have Two Electrical Panels In Side The House. The First Panel Is A 125 Maxium Rateing Murray & The Other Panel Is A Ge Panel Rated 120/240 Ac 3 Wire 125 Ampere The Murray Panel Has The Stove & Water Heater Wired To It.the Other Panel Has 20 Amp 30 Amp...

Good and bad main panels? [ 3 Answers ]

I need a new up grade 200amp main panel.. I see a lot of different brands on e bay .ect and in the store.. any one or ones I should stay away from?the best ones are? Ite... cutter hammer any good? I know q d is very good bur very exspensive also... hope I get a answer from ...


View more questions Search