Surface mount distribution panel

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You have a 600a or 800a distribution panel surface mounted on strut. Is the strut most likely run floor to ceiling or just a little more than the height of the board? I think you also need to have strut run above the panel horizontally for the conduit and straps. Thx
 
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mstrlucky74 said:
You have a 600a or 800a distribution panel surface mounted on strut. Is the strut most likely run floor to ceiling or just a little more than the height of the board? I think you also need to have strut run above the panel horizontally for the conduit and straps. Thx
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It depends on job specs, the structure of the wall and the weight of the panel.
 
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Concrete wall or drywall
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In my experience the gear would sit on the floor. Anchored to the floor with additional anchors to the wall behind the gear. In a wood frame structure horizontal framing between studs (2 X 10 ) or similar would be used for anchor points. Additional framing above the gear for conduit attachment.
 
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Concrete wall or drywall
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That would depend also on the height of the switchboard. If it's 90" high it would sit on or near the floor. I would figure two 10' lengths of strut and one cross piece to hold the incoming conduits. In NYC there was a requirement for Emergency switch and panelboards to be mounted on strut floor to ceiling so the length of strut may be greater than 10' if you're in a room with a higher than 10' ceiling. Not sure if that's still true.
 
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I'm referring to a distribution PANEL. Not switchgear. A 600a or 800a would be wall mounted.
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Yes, and yet some are so tall we still sit the with on the floor.

But the main point is that it really depends on the specific conditions.

Lets say it is drywall on metal studs. I would still want to know about the metal studs. Are they flimsy light gauge ones or strong heavy gauge ones?


In general with stud walls of any type I put horizontal struts up to span a number of studs and allowing me to use strut hardware to hang the equipment.
 
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