wewirepgh
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Replacement of existing Subpanel in closet can it stay inside location?:roll:
Subpanel in closet.
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chris kennedy
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wewirepgh said:
Not according to 240.24(D). Might want to check with grandpa.
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wewirepgh said:
Is it a clothes closet????
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Let's just get it out of the way, "you can install the panel as long as you don't install any over current devices.":smile:
chris kennedy
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I would guess that turning the panel around is out of the question.?
wewirepgh
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Yes it wouldn't look good in the dining room
wewirepgh
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Its a mounted little low.480sparky said:
chris kennedy
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wewirepgh said:
Put a chair in front of it.
LarryFine
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So make it a picture of a sunset.wewirepgh said:
DanZ
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Uhm, is that code compliant?480sparky said:
DanZ
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240.24 (D)480sparky said:
Or the old classic *grabs belt buckle and spits a wad of dip juice out of the corner of my mouth* 'ere in my town, we ain't doin at er stuff.
:grin: :roll:DanZ said:240.24 (D)
Or the old classic *grabs belt buckle and spits a wad of dip juice out of the corner of my mouth* 'ere in my town, we ain't doin at er stuff.
So how ignitable is the 2x studs you're screwing the panel to? Or the kraft paper moisture barrier on the fiberglass insulation?
DanZ
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Somewhat surprisingly, 2x's aren't that ignitable. The kraft paper is also behind the drywall. I know, I know, drywall has paper sides, but they aren't as flammable as cotton or parchment.:roll: I only mentioned it because I've been called on it, and things similar to it at various times.480sparky said:
DanZ said:
My point is, where in real life can you put a panel that is not near 'easily ignitable material'? The kraft paper may be behind the drywall, but so is the panel, so there's a big hole there in the drywall. I know of a plumber that burned a house down because of that kraft paper. Besides, how easy is it to ignite the paper filler in NM, and that's inside the panel?
DanZ
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On a block wall. :roll: Okay, I get what you're saying, it's pretty much impossible to do it. I think the issue the code is after is leaving the panel open with an easily combustible material in close proximity, like a painting or clothing. However, that's not what the code says. :roll: I've never tried to ignite the paper filler in NM. That sounds like a challenge! :grin:480sparky said:
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