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    Adding new circuit to main panel. Connecting neutral and ground to which busbar?

    Hello, I'm adding a circuit to my 200amp main panel but the all the circuit openings are full on the right side and all the neutrals are full on the left side. I don't think it matters, but is there any reason I can't add a new circuit to the left side of the hot busbar but connect the...
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    Air compressor flow and plumbing question

    Hello, I'm pluming my Quincy 5 HP compressor. I'm going to run 35-40' of 3/4" copper for cooling in a vertical radiator layout. I'm not clear on a few things. My compressor outlet is 1/2". I'm planning to use 3/4" copper pipe to help maintain the cfm but the regulators and filters will be...
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    Metal conduit. Are grounding screws needed?

    Hey guys....I'm making progress on my subpanel install and want to know if my metal boxes need grounding screws. I'm running two 50amps and one 20amp circuit off my 100amp subpanel in the garage. I plan to just run two grounding conductors through the one run off the right so no splices...
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    SER feeder to subpanel 2 FEET SHORT!!!! What to do?

    UPDATE - PROBLEM FIXED I had enough cable after all.... thanks OK, so running 100amp sub to attached garage. I'm using #2 Aluminum SER (I KNOW, it's not rated for 100amps but that's what the inspector told me to use). I'll probably put an 80amp breaker in the main panel. I assume that's...
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    100amp Subpanel Surface Mounting Question (straight through drywall?)

    Hello, I'm planning to install my 100amp subpanel in my garage tomorrow but have a couple questions and I wasn't able to reach my inspector today for help. I'm installing a subpanel on the garage wall separating the house from the garage. Can I bring the SER directly into the back of the...
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    Flush or Surface Mounted Subpanel and how to transition through drywall?

    Hello, I'm planning to install a subpanel in my attached garage. I have 200amp service and I want to put a 100amp subpanel in my attached garage, approx 60' away so I can run a plasma cutter and air compressor. Like I said, I'm still in the planning phase, but not sure how to wire this. I...
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