Legal to have subpanel in garage?

rgsgww · 02-26-2009, 08:00 PM

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Originally Posted by gante

What kind of panel do you guys recommend?. I probably would like to install a 200 Amp panel since I have to do the work anyways. Which panel is good for the price and would be easy to find parts for?

Thanks

The good brands are square d, cutler hammer, and general electric. I personally like square d and cutler hammer. Go for a 42 space panel.

jamiedolan · 02-26-2009, 09:42 PM

Cuttler Hammer CH
or
Square D QO series.

They make cheaper panels also. If you can afford the extra money the panels listed above are nice.

Jamie

gante · 03-13-2009, 12:30 PM

I have been looking into changing my main panel (possibly upgrade to 200Amp), new underground lines to the garage and new subpanel in garage but I may be looking at anywhere from $1500-$2000 cost. I am not sure if I could spend this much money at this time. Based on the pictures shown before would you classified this as a project that requires inmediate attention (safety hazard) or could it be delayed 9 to 12 months?

rgsgww · 03-13-2009, 12:39 PM

If you are very careful about load (map out circuits, and make sure you are not overloading) the zinsco should be ok to keep for another 9-12 months. I would wait and see what other members think.

gante · 03-13-2009, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by rgsgww

If you are very careful about load (map out circuits, and make sure you are not overloading) the zinsco should be ok to keep for another 9-12 months. I would wait and see what other members think.

I don't believe overload would be an issue at my house. I do not have any unexpected loads or appliances. I have a dishwasher, washer, mircrowave, two TV (plasma), lights all over the house, and ocassional circular saw and drill in garage. I do not think this would be close to over loading a 100 amp circuit, right?

rgsgww · 03-13-2009, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by gante

I don't believe overload would be an issue at my house. I do not have any unexpected loads or appliances. I have a dishwasher, washer, mircrowave, two TV (plasma), lights all over the house, and ocassional circular saw and drill in garage. I do not think this would be close to over loading a 100 amp circuit, right?

What I mean is the single breakers. Make sure your not, lets say, plugging a plasma tv with a sound system that pulls a total of 10 amps with a space heater. Some 15 amp zinscos do not trip at 30 amps, or even at all.

gante · 03-13-2009, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by rgsgww

What I mean is the single breakers. Make sure your not, lets say, plugging a plasma tv with a sound system that pulls a total of 10 amps with a space heater. Some 15 amp zinscos do not trip at 30 amps, or even at all.

I get you now. Good advice. Thank you