Does this look right

Git

I just finished installing this subpanel when I stumbled across this forum.

The panel is in a "tool shed" that I built against the side of my house. Total run is 50' panel to panel and I used (3) #6 THHN along with a #8 for the ground.

I have (2) 240 volt circuits - one is a 30 amp that runs to a disconnect a couple feet away with 8-3 for my compressor and the other one is a 20 amp that runs to a dedicated outlet for my welder.

I also have (2) 20 amp circuits for a couple of outlets for my wood working tools.

The blue ent at the top left is in case I want to run a circuit for lights in the future.

I had to add that grounding lug, the panel did not come bonded to the pane. I'm located in S Cal

Thanks for the help

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Speedy Petey

Looks real neat, only the panel is real squished.

One thing I see wrong though. I see four cables entering the panel, and six neutrals landed. This means you landed the GFCB neutrals and the circuit neutrals on the neutral bar.
The circuit neutrals for the GFCB's go on the breakers, not the bar.

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chris75

Yep, the 12-2 NM's go to the neutral bar and not the GFI breakers... You need to change that, but you'll figure it out after you try to turn the breakers on...

Speedy Petey

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mr500

I was under the impression on a sub panel, that the ground buss has to be attached to a gnd electrode. From the pic looks like its only grounded at the main panel via the green wire. I was told to run a sub box, I needed a 4 wire, from the main panel, then one more #8 bare, from the gnd buss in the sub panel out to a gnd electrode.

What am I missing here. Or have I been surfing these boards to long this past week LOL

chris75

yeah well hopefully its in the disconnect thats not in the picture..

Git

This is the first time I have used the breaker style GFCI, I usually use the outlet style .

Sure enough, I went out and pulled the breaker and saw were the "LOAD NEUTRAL" is suppose to connect - completely missed it before. Instructions, who needs instructions.

I will get it squared away tomorrow and post another pic.

Thanks again for your help

chris75

So where is your disconnect and grounding electrode?

Speedy Petey

This is not a detached structure. NO ground rod is needed or wanted.

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chris75

I only read the tool shed part, missed how he built it next to the house... my bad....

Speedy Petey

IMO against the house is not a separate structure. It is attached to the house.

No bad Chris. I do it all the time.

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Sometimes I feel like if I answer any more questions it is like someone trying to climb over a fence to jump off a bridge and me giving them a boost.

mr500

And here I go thinking I learned something.

BUT if the "shed" were 20 ft away he WOULD be pounding in an 8ft rod huh? Just say yes so I can pretend I'm learning lol.

Speedy Petey

Yes.


You are learning and doing well.

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mr500

Thank GOD Ive been on these forums reading for 3 weeks lol...


Have good one!!!

220/221

Only is the shed had metal piping to it...right?


Nice job on the panel. It is configured differently from any one I have ever seen. Usually the give a bit more room for the wiring.

I don't believe you need a disco if the compressor is in the line of sight.