Hi folks,
Been lurking for a few weeks, while I read all the old subpanel threads and several books on the 2005 NEC code. (My city still uses 2005.) I haven't seen an answer to my question below, which is really a more general question about electricity.
My garage currently has one circuit which feeds about a dozen lights and receptacles. I plan to install a subpanel and eventually split the lights and receptacles into several circuits as I create a workshop. The garage is attached but connected via a breezway and a good 40-50 feet from the main panel.
One of the receptacles is right next to where I plan to install the subpanel. Once I get the subpanel installed, can I simply run a wire from the subpanel to the receptacle to bring power to the entire circuit? Three notes:
1) Of course, the current circuit to the garage will be disconnected! I need to disconnect it before I install the subpanel to make room in the main box.
2) The receptacle is wired as "end of run" -- the circuit splits several times, and this is the end of a branch.
3) Most importantly -- there are currently NO GFCIs on the circuit.
I can't think of a reason why this wouldn't work, but I'm no electrician. I'm doing this to reestablish power for the garage door openers, lights, etc., until I can get around to splitting up the current circuit and adding GFCIs.
(In the interest of keeping this post short, I left out a lot of details about my project. I'll be happy to provide more information if needed!)
Thanks,
R.S.T.
Been lurking for a few weeks, while I read all the old subpanel threads and several books on the 2005 NEC code. (My city still uses 2005.) I haven't seen an answer to my question below, which is really a more general question about electricity.
My garage currently has one circuit which feeds about a dozen lights and receptacles. I plan to install a subpanel and eventually split the lights and receptacles into several circuits as I create a workshop. The garage is attached but connected via a breezway and a good 40-50 feet from the main panel.
One of the receptacles is right next to where I plan to install the subpanel. Once I get the subpanel installed, can I simply run a wire from the subpanel to the receptacle to bring power to the entire circuit? Three notes:
1) Of course, the current circuit to the garage will be disconnected! I need to disconnect it before I install the subpanel to make room in the main box.
2) The receptacle is wired as "end of run" -- the circuit splits several times, and this is the end of a branch.
3) Most importantly -- there are currently NO GFCIs on the circuit.
I can't think of a reason why this wouldn't work, but I'm no electrician. I'm doing this to reestablish power for the garage door openers, lights, etc., until I can get around to splitting up the current circuit and adding GFCIs.
(In the interest of keeping this post short, I left out a lot of details about my project. I'll be happy to provide more information if needed!)
Thanks,
R.S.T.