I work as a journeyman electrician but do not poses a residential license. However, I am allowed in my state to perform my OWN electrical work. I just built a metal building and need to run power to it.
I am planning to remove my current 200 amp (30 slot ) panel from my home and replace it with a 42 slot 200 amp panel with feed thru lugs ( lugs at bottom protected by man breaker).
I can then use my old panel in my shop as a sub panel.
I plan to run 4/0 4/0 2/0 USE wire. I will have a ground rod at the panel as well as each corner to bond the steel building. Do I have to run an equipment ground? Im unsure about that.
My other question concerns whether a seperate building is required to have a dedicated disconnect or will the homes main breaker serve the purpose.
Alternate plan would include buying a 150 amp breaker (plug in ), 150 amp main for old panel and a new 200 amp panel for the home and 2/0 aluminum wire.
I am planning to remove my current 200 amp (30 slot ) panel from my home and replace it with a 42 slot 200 amp panel with feed thru lugs ( lugs at bottom protected by man breaker).
I can then use my old panel in my shop as a sub panel.
I plan to run 4/0 4/0 2/0 USE wire. I will have a ground rod at the panel as well as each corner to bond the steel building. Do I have to run an equipment ground? Im unsure about that.
My other question concerns whether a seperate building is required to have a dedicated disconnect or will the homes main breaker serve the purpose.
Alternate plan would include buying a 150 amp breaker (plug in ), 150 amp main for old panel and a new 200 amp panel for the home and 2/0 aluminum wire.