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Mikester, In re-reading my post, it wasn't all that clear what I was trying to say. You probably understand, but there may be others who may be confused by what I'm saying, so let me re-state my proposed setup. Out of the 200 amp main panel will come two feeder lines off a 100 amp breaker...

Mikester, I sure don't want to hold myself out as an expert, since I have no formal training. But in my situation, I'm pretty sure I want to size the transfer switch as large, or larger than the box it's feeding into (in this case my subpanel). My subpanel will be fused at 100 amps, so if I...

Thanks Berserker, I got to looking on the internet remember that they called those switches 3 pole double throw (It's been a long time since I've done any serious wiring like this, and I've forgotten the lingo). Anyway, I found one on Ebay. It supposedly is "brand new", that is never been...

In the panels, my guess is the main breakers are at least toast. I once lived in a house where the main breaker was "frozen" (i.e. welded) shut. I don't know how this happened w/o blowing the breaker. I tried to tap it loose to the point of busting the switch and it still wouldn't budge...

As I posted in another thread, I'm installing a subpanel next to the main panel. I've now decided I want to install a transfer switch in between the main and subpanel for a standby generator. I'll put the critical circuits in the 100 amp subpanel. The main panel, transfer switch, and sub will...

MrMark, Re: Twisting wires That's an interesting question for me. I didn't used to twist, until I started seeing some boxes where someone had twisted the wires. Seeing wires twisted made sense to me, as it would seem to hold the wires together better (sort of like a strain relief for the...

Fefarms, You misunderstand. The reason I would be moving the ground over to the secondary bus is because it would free up the large lug on the primary bus. I could then use the large lug on the primary bus to bond the two busses together. Once I have the secondary bus hooked up I can get all...

Thanks Norcal, I did plan to flip the box of the subpanel since I now plan on coming up through the bottom, but you're right, I didn't mention that in my last post. I'm still stalled trying to find a large neutral lug to fit the bus in the main panel. If I can't find one, I'm thinking about...

"I'm not gonna lie, your setup is going to look like ****." I held the panel up against the wall, and I don't see anyway I can use a straight run, even if I cut my own holes. I have to hang the subpanel to the left of the main panel, because of a gas line (on the right side of the main...

Walrus makes a good point too, and I agree with it. However, I would mention CH panels are fully reversible, so that would only be an issue if the panel was fastened right side up. (that is, with the main lugs at the top).

"why are you using that sweep and lb instead of just coming straight out of your main panel and into the new one?" Fair question. I want the top of subpanel to match the height of the top of the main panel (but the subpanel is shorter than the main). Probably sounds silly to some folks, but...

Thanks. I'll get the LR.

I'm ready to hang the subpanel and wanted to ask if the layout looked OK. I'll come out of the side (toward the bottom) of the main with a 1 1/2" PVC sweep 90. An LB would be used to make the 90 for the subpanel. Someone on this forum mentioned some inspectors frown on using an LB to...

Kiddo, Good point. I did plan to put it close to the garage door. I already have a 220 outlet there for my table saw. Not that I pull my table saw outside to use it, but that place on the wall had the best receptacle access. The rest of the wall is covered by big shelves and a deep freeze...

Thanks. So as I understand, there's a metal box 4X4 box out there deeper than 2 1/8", and that's the box I need? A side bracket on the box would be great, if it was side mount (mounts to the side of the stud). Do they make such an animal. If it mounts on the front, it's no good. I can tear...

I've been reading the archives of this forum, good stuff, but it has caused me to have more questions. I plan to put in a welder outlet in the garage. It will run a small Miller AC/DC unit. I want to go w/ a 50 amp circuit, even if the circuit is a little over-sized for the welder. I plan to...

When I got there, since I couldn't buy the 2-3G cable, I couldn't quite remember how big the ground had to be. I thought it was supposed to be either 6 ga. or 4 ga. Guess I got it wrong and wasted a little money.

Thanks Aceman, I went to Home DoDo today and got the box and wire. I wanted to get a 2-3G cable but they only had single stranded 2 ga. cable. Since all the load conductors will be black, I need to mark the neutral with some of that white tape. Does anyone know where to get that? They...

BTW, I forgot to mention all the branch circuits out of my main panel come out the top right next to the ceiling joists, so they don't fasten to the wall. I plan to put the top of the subpanel at the same height so I don't think I'll need a nailing strip for wires

Garage Junky, I was actually referring to the lead cables feeding the main, not the subpanel feeders. However, that reminds me of a question I've had in the back of my mind. I was wondering if a 2 ga. cable will fit OK in a 100 amp Cutler Hammer breaker?