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Re: 200 amp Service
[ March 29, 2004, 08:52 PM: Message edited by: iwire ]
Seems kind of limited.
[ March 29, 2004, 08:52 PM: Message edited by: iwire ]
200 amp Service
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ryan_618
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Re: 200 amp Service
Also, if you call a set of panels that are wired together through feed through lugs one panel, how do you get around 408.15? I have installed many feedthroughs, but I didn't consider it an 84 circuit panel. I considered it just what it is: 2 panels wired together.
[ March 29, 2004, 08:58 PM: Message edited by: ryan_618 ]
The reason there is no such thing as a subpanel is because there is no need to define every panel. You either have service equipment or you do not have service equipment. No definition is neccassary. Also, I agree with Bob's highliting of the definition.
Also, if you call a set of panels that are wired together through feed through lugs one panel, how do you get around 408.15? I have installed many feedthroughs, but I didn't consider it an 84 circuit panel. I considered it just what it is: 2 panels wired together.
[ March 29, 2004, 08:58 PM: Message edited by: ryan_618 ]
Ed MacLaren
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Re: 200 amp Service
I agree that there is no technical difference between a "service" panel and a "sub" panel.
The term "sub-panel" has evolved as a convenient abbreviation for the much longer term, "panel that is supplied by a feeder from another panel".
Most of us routinely use the term "sub-contractor" and recognize exactly what is meant.
Ed
I don't quite understand why you are opposed to the use of the term "sub-panel".
I agree that there is no technical difference between a "service" panel and a "sub" panel.
The term "sub-panel" has evolved as a convenient abbreviation for the much longer term, "panel that is supplied by a feeder from another panel".
Most of us routinely use the term "sub-contractor" and recognize exactly what is meant.
Ed
hurk27
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Re: 200 amp Service
Sub-Contractor = A contractor who get's his orders fed to him by four other sources I.E. General contractor, Owner, Inspector, Fire Marshal
= Four feed's
Sub-Contractor = A contractor who get's his orders fed to him by four other sources I.E. General contractor, Owner, Inspector, Fire Marshal
= Four feed's
charlie
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Re: 200 amp Service
IMO 310.15(B)(6) also states, "The feeder conductors to a dwelling unit shall not be required to be larger than their service-entrance conductors." Wouldn't that mean that if you used 2/0 Cu. for the service entrance conductors, you could use 2/0 Cu. for the feeder conductors and place the distribution panelboard in the basement? The main disconnecting means would be the disconnecting means for the distribution panelboard it the main were lockable.
IMO 310.15(B)(6) also states, "The feeder conductors to a dwelling unit shall not be required to be larger than their service-entrance conductors." Wouldn't that mean that if you used 2/0 Cu. for the service entrance conductors, you could use 2/0 Cu. for the feeder conductors and place the distribution panelboard in the basement? The main disconnecting means would be the disconnecting means for the distribution panelboard it the main were lockable.
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