starter bucket from MCC to stand-alone

[designer82]

I have a starter bucket in an mcc that powers an exhaust fan. The control is a simple on-off switch by the exhaust fan.

I need to relocate this circuit so it's fed from a new panelboard that is now on a generator.

I was thinking I would just specify a new starter in a wall mounted box, similar to existing one (including the controls). I would feed this starter from a branch circuit on the panelboard.

Does that sound fine or no?

 

[augie47]

Sounds fine, if a starter is necessary..assuming it is since the MCC has one but details on the motor would help confirm the need)

 

[David Castor]

If you plan to rely on the breaker in the panelboard for the disconnect for the new starter, it must be within sight of the starter. Obviously, if you put in a combination starter with its own breaker or fused disconnect, that isn't an issue.

 

[ptonsparky]

Pump panels are larger but generally less expensive then combination starters.