Subpanels

[brad troxel]

Can anyone tell me where in the code book that is says the subpanel has to be at least 1/2 the amperage of the main. Ex. 200a main panel has to have a 100a subpanel or greater, a 60a subpanel could not be used. I'm told this applies only to residential applications, but I've never heard it and cannot find it in the code.

 

[bphgravity]

Re: Subpanels

There is no such code in the NEC.

 

[aelectricalman]

Re: Subpanels

Who ever told you this, has he ever sent you to the truck for wire stretchers? joking. I concur with Brian.

[ April 12, 2005, 08:19 PM: Message edited by: aelectricalman ]

 

[jimwalker]

Re: Subpanels

"but I've never heard it and cannot find it in the code. "
then were did you get the idea ? did you dream it ?

 

[ryan_618]

Re: Subpanels

Originally posted by jimwalker:
"but I've never heard it and cannot find it in the code. "
then were did you get the idea ? did you dream it ?

Settle down Beavis. Maybe someone else told him. At least he tried to find it instead of just beleiving or, or asking for help without first trying to help himself.

 

[jimwalker]

Re: Subpanels

But he said he never heard it. Think

 

[ryan_618]

Re: Subpanels

Originally posted by jimwalker:
But he said he never heard it. Think

Perhaps he is deaf

 

[celtic]

Re: Subpanels

Originally posted by brad troxel:
I'm told this ...

..by whom?
Sometimes the source of the question is the best clue if it's fact or fiction.

 

[davedottcom]

Re: Subpanels

Brad, are you the same Brad Troxel from Pennsburg, Pa?!?!?!

Dave

 

[brad troxel]

Re: Subpanels

I was told by an EC who does residential wiring, it surprised me when he said it, but could not find anything in the code about this. Just thought I'd run it by this forum to see what others think. (the EC couldn't find it either but thought it was in there) Thanks for the comments.

No, not from PA; there couldn't be 2 Brad Troxel's!!!!