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Posted by Guy Noir on March 31, 2008, 5:05 pm
On Mar 31, 4:57=A0pm, gfretw...@aol.com wrote:
> On Mon, 31 Mar 2008 10:48:28 -0700 (PDT), Guy Noir
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> >Hi all. I need help understanding some parts of the NEC as they
> >pertain to my sevice feed and sub panels.
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> >I had my service loop replaced recently from an old 60 amp service
> >that fed 2 55 amp sub panels directly from a fused disconnect at the
> >meter.
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> >The new service loop is 200 amps. The existing feed lines, etc to the
> >subpanels were kept in place and fed via 55 amp breakers, removing the
> >old fused disconnect.
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> >The electrician installed a 200 amp breaker panel with main lugs only
> >(No main breaker). He said something about "As long as there are not
> >any 100 amp feeds to subpanels, a main breaker is not required".
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> >The electrical inspector passed the install with no problems.
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> >Is this correct?
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> >Also, on my subpanels, there is no "Main" breaker either. They are old
> >screw-buss fuse panels with lugs only. If I replace them, are they
> >REQUIRED to have a Main Breaker on the sub-panel?
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> >I have a copy of the NEC, but I'm a little lost on these details.
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> >THANKS!
> >-A
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> Your 200a panel is not a lighting and appliance panel since the branch
> circuits do not originate there. You are limited to 6 disconnects in
> there. It could be for feeders to your fuse panels or you could add a
> couple big loads directly to the panel. Just remember total needs to
> be six or less. As long as your sub-panels are individually protected
> at the feed end they don't need a "main" in the panel.- Hide quoted text -=
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Thanks for the info. That was very helpful! I hooked my Central Air/
Electric furnace direct to the 200A panel as well as my feeders to the
subs. I'll make sure to keep it at or under 6!
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