Subpanel everything look ok
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Beemer533
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What size wire is that? And what is feeding it? That wire seems undersized for 100A.
wyliesdiesels
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Looks like #6 UF-B...And the breaker in the sub is a disconnect only. What matters is the size of the breaker in the upstream panel...
Panel looks good, isolated neutral, check....
Is this a detached structure?
I am going to assume that the bare copper wire connected to the bonded ground bar and exiting through the small hole in the back of the panel is #8 and is connected to a ground rod, or approved grounding electrode.
If my assumptions are correct, then your install should be fine regarding the grounding and bonding for the 100a rating of the panel.
As Wylie mentioned, the main breaker in this panel is only meant for a disconnecting means. However, the breaker supplying this feeder must not exceed the allowable rating for the feeder conductors used in this application.
Also, the feeder must be sized and appropriate for the load served.
Nice job!
If my assumptions are correct, then your install should be fine regarding the grounding and bonding for the 100a rating of the panel.
As Wylie mentioned, the main breaker in this panel is only meant for a disconnecting means. However, the breaker supplying this feeder must not exceed the allowable rating for the feeder conductors used in this application.
Also, the feeder must be sized and appropriate for the load served.
Nice job!
Beemer533
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Yes, I should have phrased my question more specifically ; when I asked "what was feeding it", I meant the downstream breaker.
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flyboy1100
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Where is the lock tab for that breaker so you can't use the spot across from it?
Please tell me anything at all thats not right
The bus stabs are notched at the factory, so the spaces adjacent to the main are unusable.
To the OP: The breaker has a screw to fasten the main, your fine.
markietas
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Is there not a ground going back to the main panel?
Mustang51js
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There is,it's one of the two ground wires you see on the bar
flyboy1100
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I see that now. The panel I used didn't have that so o had a screw in lock tab that also prevented use of the opposing side.
markietas
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Ah I see it now.
volleyball
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Out of the pic but do you have the feed wire secured?
Chief, I can see you take a great deal of pride in what you do…
I must say, your work is picture perfect, definitely done in a nice workman like manner. Everything is neat, plumb, level, and clean, a job well done with a considerable amount of love thrown in…Lol.
Sad to say, but this is much nicer than many professional jobs I’ve run across.
This is a good example of how to install a simple basic residential sub panel in a detached structure.
I must say, your work is picture perfect, definitely done in a nice workman like manner. Everything is neat, plumb, level, and clean, a job well done with a considerable amount of love thrown in…Lol.
Sad to say, but this is much nicer than many professional jobs I’ve run across.
This is a good example of how to install a simple basic residential sub panel in a detached structure.
I flipped and attached both of those pictures to your posts.
wyliesdiesels
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Chief, I can see you take a great deal of pride in what you do…
I must say, your work is picture perfect, definitely done in a nice workman like manner. Everything is neat, plumb, level, and clean, a job well done with a considerable amount of love thrown in…Lol.
Sad to say, but this is much nicer than many professional jobs I’ve run across.
This is a good example of how to install a simple basic residential sub panel in a detached structure.
to all of that.Its unbelievable sometimes the work Ive seen that was done by "LICENSED professionals"....
