I am not a licensed electrician. However all my life I have always completed all electrical in my own residential remodels and for others. This as well for new construction. I have always passed inspections. I'm currently starting the electrical and install for the new home I am building for my wife and I in Franklin, TN. I have been using the 2012 NEC plus following all local guidelines. I am bringing in 400 amps. 200 for the house and some of the additional for my on site shop. I am mounting my meterbox on the exterior with the feeder coming thru the basement wall. My service panel will be located at the opposite end of the house. Here's my question; Do I need to install a disconnect immediately after the feeder pass thru on the interior basement wall before going back out with the additional amperage to my sub panel? And I will have a main disconnect in the house service panel too. I couldn't find the correct answer to this in all my research. By the way I used to teach automotive electrical and electronics and for 11 years I was a forensic investigator for residential fires. I'm retired from the automotive industry. Thanks plenty for your help and advice. Jim
Installation of disconnects-new construction-need help
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Your skills are likely up to the task, but since you are not a licensed electrician forum rules prevent us from giving any advice.
I am closing this thread, in accordance with the Forum rules. This Forum is intended to assist professional electricians, inspectors, engineers, and other members of the electrical industry in the performance of their job-related tasks. However, if you are not an electrician or an electrical contractor, then we are not permitted to help you perform your own electrical installation work.
If I have misjudged the situation, if for example this project is related to your work, then send me a Private Message. If you can show me that I am wrong, and that you are a licensed electrician (or at least a licensed apprentice), then I will reopen your post, and offer an apology for the delay and inconvenience.
I am closing this thread, in accordance with the Forum rules. This Forum is intended to assist professional electricians, inspectors, engineers, and other members of the electrical industry in the performance of their job-related tasks. However, if you are not an electrician or an electrical contractor, then we are not permitted to help you perform your own electrical installation work.
If I have misjudged the situation, if for example this project is related to your work, then send me a Private Message. If you can show me that I am wrong, and that you are a licensed electrician (or at least a licensed apprentice), then I will reopen your post, and offer an apology for the delay and inconvenience.
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