Recent content by catldavis

I'm trying to settle on a manufacturer, did you look at Eversafe? If so, how did they stack up on price?

I have another place that has an outside meter can/panel combo (the small house's panel is being used as a sub panel). It's 200 amp service and plenty of space for breakers. If I decide to 3 phase something, I can put a smaller shop there and have plenty power options.

Very good info. That's mostly what I will be using - I have a CNC lathe/mill combo, air compressor, welder, car lift, etc. However, can't imagine many will be used at the same time.

Just me, light use, most everything is 110V.

Hello all, trying to figure out how to power my shop. My house has a 200 amp panel. All of the spaces in the box have breakers except for two. Therefore, I could put a double-pole 100 amp breaker in the panel. However, I have a significant run to the shop, better than 350 ft so I'm concerned...

I have one but may need to buy a saw on Tuesday. If I end up not using it I'll PM you the coupon.

I totally agree, I would never attempt to hook it up. Just trying to learn so I have an idea if what the electrician is telling me is correct or not.

Yes, can get better pictures but I'm visiting relatives. Wasn't cut due to an inspection, the previous owner (who is an acquaintance) was going to replace the box with a larger one but was told everything in the building would need to be brought up to 2014 NEC (we're in Florida). Why he didn't...

Thanks for the reply. Not necessarily, Just matching it to the 125 amp breaker.

Thank you for the reply. Is there a disadvantage to going with 125 amp (other than additional price)? Also, would you also recommend XHHW-2?

Don't know why the link isn't working. Yes, this is the subpanel. The main breaker is 200 amp.

I see. The loadcenter also runs three 20 amp circuits ans two 60 amp circuits.

Here's an image of the panel box. You can see where the previous owner just cut the wires to the 125 amp breaker on the top right of the breakers.

Yes, unfortunately, 125 amp is required. Unless I'm missing something (which is entirely possible), the 125 amp breaker is the main in the subpanel. 4-wire feeder...Hmmmm, the breaker has two wires and then there's the ground, where does the fourth wire go? Maybe I should try to host a...

I have a shop with a 125 amp panel in it. I'll be running the wire to the panel box from a 200 amp load center mounted about 30' away. The feeder wire will need to be run underground either direct burial or in conduit. There is already 2" conduit run to the bottom of the shop panel. Best I can...