60a subpanel

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I have a 100a main panel that I need to get a 60a subpanel from for garage power, This subpanel is needed for a 220v compressor and (2) curcuits for receptacles. The compressor is currently being ran from a dbl pole 20/20 breaker in the main panel. I would like to remove this 20/20 breaker. install a dbl 60/60 breaker and run it to the garage to a 60a (2-4) space subpanel. Can I use 310.15 and (b) does this look like the best way to do this??? Thanks, JB
 
If you're referring to Table 310.15(B)(6) the answer is no. But removing the 2P/20 and replacing it with a 2P/60 is a good start.
 
infinity said:
If you're referring to Table 310.15(B)(6) the answer is no. But removing the 2P/20 and replacing it with a 2P/60 is a good start.
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I was referring to table 310.15 (B)(6) for the size of of the wire feeding the subpanel. This is before I went out and got my NEC book....So I should use #6 using table 310.16 for a 60a subpanel? This is going to an attached garage about 35' in the crawl space then up into the garage. Thanks, JB
 
jute said:
I was referring to table 310.15 (B)(6) for the size of of the wire feeding the subpanel. This is before I went out and got my NEC book....So I should use #6 using table 310.16 for a 60a subpanel? This is going to an attached garage about 35' in the crawl space then up into the garage. Thanks, JB
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Yes 310.16 for conductor ampacity. What type of feeder will you be running? Conduit? SE cable? NM cable?
 
infinity said:
Yes 310.16 for conductor ampacity. What type of feeder will you be running? Conduit? SE cable? NM cable?
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I was going to use conduit to the crawl space then flex to the subpanel? Suggestions?? Thanks. JB
 
ultramegabob said:
why is the bottom left of the panel cover notched?
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no idea?? could someone have tried to cut out for wrong breaker then someone came along and replaced with the right one later???:-?
 
jute said:
I was going to use conduit to the crawl space then flex to the subpanel? Suggestions?? Thanks. JB
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Only asking because the wiring method with #6 AWG may affect your OCPD ampacity. THHN within a raceway could be protected up to 70 amps, NM or SE(Cu) up to 60 amps.
 
infinity said:
Only asking because the wiring method with #6 AWG may affect your OCPD ampacity. THHN within a raceway could be protected up to 70 amps, NM or SE(Cu) up to 60 amps.
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I wasn't sure if they made #6 NM..I planned on using THHN, But if I use any of the wire you mention I would still be good to go as far as OCPD Right? Thanks JB
 
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Oh, and btw..

Oh, and btw..

You should correct that double-lugged 2pole breaker in the bottom right space..:)

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mxslick said:
You should correct that double-lugged 2pole breaker in the bottom right space..:)
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Those are type CH breakers, which are rated for (2)#14-10 wires on 10-30A 1&2P breakers, so there is no correction needed.
 
Those SPIDER WEBS in the upper right, feed from a 2x30 (?)
Is this for another sub-panel project he has not mentioned ??
Can't quite see where they go!
 
jute said:
I was referring to table 310.15 (B)(6)
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This is going to an attached garage about 35' in the crawl space then up into the garage. Thanks, JB
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Up to the Garage???

Watch for your wire to have THHN and dual rated with THWN... : )
Maybe, I don't know...
 
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