Sub Panel Lugs too large solution

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ritelec

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I will be installing a 125 amp 16 space panel in a garden apartment. 120/240 single phase
main lug......... I'll be feeding it with #6........... problem is .... the main lugs are rated #4 awg min.

There's and area above the panel.
1- Splice 6's to 4's
2- replace the one hole lugs to smaller lugs
3- do they make a wire connector from 6 to 4
try to locate a 60 amp panel with 16 spaces..... (not having much luck)
100 amp panels are also #4 min

suggestions??

Thank you
 
ritelec said:
Need little support here...
I will be installing a 125 amp 16 space panel in a garden apartment. 120/240 single phase
main lug......... I'll be feeding it with #6........... problem is .... the main lugs are rated #4 awg min.

There's and area above the panel.
1- Splice 6's to 4's
2- replace the one hole lugs to smaller lugs
3- do they make a wire connector from 6 to 4
try to locate a 60 amp panel with 16 spaces..... (not having much luck)
100 amp panels are also #4 min

suggestions??

Thank you
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What kind of panel? Most modern 125's I ever seen have lugs that will accept 14-2/0 from what I can recall.
 
probably not per code (section?), but I've simply doubled the 6AWG by bending it over. Have also crimped on a sleeve.
 
kwired said:
Didn't see anything on the label you linked to that states what conductor size main lugs are rated for. There is neutral and EGC bus terminal data on there. Can't believe they don't have main lug data along with torque values - maybe on some other label that is normally applied to the panel?
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here is the writing on that page for A and B terminals
 

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ritelec said:
here is the writing on that page for A and B terminals
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Missed that. Can't understand why they can't supply it with something with a wider range - most everything else out there that would be an equivalent panel from others will accept wider range. Square D I am almost certain accepts 14 -2/0 on both QO and Homeline 125 amp MLO panels.
 
Buck Parrish said:
I would not. Unless they were readily available and made by the same company.
Spit bolts are easy.


BTW What's a garden apt.?
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No reason one shouldn't even be able to use crimp style lugs and remove originals.

I myself probably crimp on some 4-6 insulinks - only a buck fifty or so a piece. Of course not so cheap if you don't already have the crimp tool for them.
 
wwhitney said:
Square D QO116L125G or QO11624L125G comes with main lugs that take #6 to 2/0 per their catalog.

Cheers, Wayne
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I thought they were 14-2/0, and sure look about same as some that will go down to 14. I did happen to have eyes on a 125 amp Homeline today and thought of this thread and yes it also says 6-2/0.
 
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