M markimhoff Member Location Iowa Aug 3, 2011 #1 Wiring a dry-type transformer from a 277/480V panel. Then feeding a 20 circuit panel at 120/240V , this panel is 6' away from the 480V panel. Does the 20 circuit panel fall under 230.90 and require a main breaker.
Wiring a dry-type transformer from a 277/480V panel. Then feeding a 20 circuit panel at 120/240V , this panel is 6' away from the 480V panel. Does the 20 circuit panel fall under 230.90 and require a main breaker.
augie47 Moderator Staff member Location Tennessee Occupation State Electrical Inspector (Retired) Aug 3, 2011 #2 It does not fall under 230.90 as it is not a "service" panel. It does, however, fall under 408.36 and needs a main.
It does not fall under 230.90 as it is not a "service" panel. It does, however, fall under 408.36 and needs a main.