Finding specific sub panel

[lusporty]

Hello,

I am an electrician for 5 years working towards my journeyman's now.
Currently my brother is installing a new shed that he want power run to. He wants a small a/c mini split, a mini fridge, some outlets for his office set up, and led lights.
I do not have any wattage or amp specifics for the a/c or fridge but I assume that a 50 amp sub panel would be sufficient.
Of course I'm trying to keep costs down and not have to get a bigger panel and thus bigger wire and bigger conduit etc.
After some initial research I am not able to find a 50amp sub panel that has at least 8 breaker slots. Does such a sub panel even exist and where can I get it?
Or, do I have to use a higher amount sub panel?

Thank you.

 

[Seven-Delta-FortyOne]

Just get a 125 MLO and put a 50A back fed breaker with a hold down on it. A 125 NEMA 1 is pretty cheap.

Run 1 1/2” or 2” conduit for future upgrade, and just pull #6’s for now.

 

[Seven-Delta-FortyOne]

And to add: Don’t assume. Do a load Calc. It’s easier and cheaper to get it right the first time.

 

[hillbilly1]

Just get a 125 MLO and put a 50A back fed breaker with a hold down on it. A 125 NEMA 1 is pretty cheap.

Run 1 1/2” or 2” conduit for future upgrade, and just pull #6’s for now.

The op could even get a 100 amp main breaker loadcenter. Since the feeder will be protected by a 50 amp breaker, the main size doesn’t matter.

 

[infinity]

Just use a 100 amp panel with a main breaker to serve as the disconnecting means. Shouldn't cost much more than $125.

 

[lusporty]

Just get a 125 MLO and put a 50A back fed breaker with a hold down on it. A 125 NEMA 1 is pretty cheap.

Run 1 1/2” or 2” conduit for future upgrade, and just pull #6’s for now.

Ok yeah,that's definitely the wrinkle brain move. And once my brother finds the specific a/c and fridge he wants I will do a proper load calculation. Thank you very much.