Panel is full - can I add a subpanel

[mmiller]

I have a 480 panel at work. Its a 800amp main. The connected load is probably right around 25% of that. I have run out of breaker locations on this particular panel. What are my options ?

1. Can I remove a breaker and replace it with a larger one to feed a sub-panel?

2. Could I install larger breaker and run a couple of fused disconnects from it for my extra loads ?

3. Listen to what the professionals have to say ?

I like #3 the best

 

[roger]

I have a 480 panel at work. Its a 800amp main. The connected load is probably right around 25% of that. I have run out of breaker locations on this particular panel. What are my options ?

1. Can I remove a breaker and replace it with a larger one to feed a sub-panel?

Yes you can.

2. Could I install larger breaker and run a couple of fused disconnects from it for my extra loads ?

Yes you can.

3. Listen to what the professionals have to say ?

I like #3 the best

Well, the depends on the professional(s) you have answering your questions.

Roger

 

[mcclary's electrical]

Is this your service panel?,,,if so you may be limited to six breakers.

 

[Sierrasparky]

I have a 480 panel at work. Its a 800amp main. The connected load is probably right around 25% of that. I have run out of breaker locations on this particular panel. What are my options ?

1. Can I remove a breaker and replace it with a larger one to feed a sub-panel?

2. Could I install larger breaker and run a couple of fused disconnects from it for my extra loads ?

3. Listen to what the professionals have to say ?

I like #3 the best

Depending on the budget I would add a load center. Sized appropriately. Take into account current load and future loads. Take into account if the system is series rated or not for fault current . Purchase appropriate fault rated
equipment.

Do you have pictures. Those are always nice to have?

 

[480sparky]

Can the panel handle the extra load?

 

[roger]

Can the panel handle the extra load?

If what he said here

Its a 800amp main. The connected load is probably right around 25% of that.

it can.


Roger