Recent content by allsixofus

Your way, that is (easier and sensable).

I get that the main will serve as a shut-off. You don't like or think a back fed 60 A breaker (with a retaining clip) is code? I know, it's probably easier and makes sense. Either way, you've helped me more than I coulda asked. Whether you like it or not I'll keep you posted.

I know, I'm just putting all this together. I've built a couple houses and a few small cabins and have wired them all for the most part, plumbed them all and finish work, but I've only done it from the Main out. Never dealt with the matters of getting the current to the Main or sub. I overkill...

I like the idea of running individual color coded and if code, I suppose it doesn't matter what I like! Ill go back to suppliers list and see whats available.

You've been a big help. Really appreciate it. I'm sure I'm not done with your knowledge!

thanx to you both

referencing the 100 Amp Main panel

Thought of that, but would that pass code? I realize that the 60 A at the main will regulate the current. I suppose another visit to the Bldg. Dept. is called for. And more research on the wire needs.

Am going to conduit entire run.

"#6-3C THHN-PVC Tray Cable w Ground-Applications: free air, raceways, or direct burial, in wet or dry locations. Approved for direct burial, Class locations per NEC". But if isn't suitable for the boxes, I suppose it doesn't matter. Gonna look at your suggestion up top. appreciate the time.

sorry about that, US/Ohio

Also, i'll "float" the neutral bus and bond the ground bus as well as earth grounding w a solid 6

I'm proposing to build a detached garage (10' from house = a 50 - 55' wire run) and installing a 60 A sub-panel (from a 200 A main in the house). I'm anticipating being required to have a shut-off ("Main" switch) in the sub-panel. Having as yet to find a 60 A box with a "shut-off" or "Main"...