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Re: Electrical Sub PanelFrom: info@builderswebsource.com
Category: Electrical/Lighting
Remote Name: 63.198.181.43
Date: 11 Aug 2002
Time: 08:18 PM
CommentsGenerally, your plan sounds reasonable so long as you have properly computed the maximum allowable loads for both your existing 200A panel, as well as your proposed 125A subpanel. Load calculations can be tricky if you've never done them before. Since you plan to have a workshop, you may have several fixed or movable appliance motors (such as tablesaws, drills, grinders, vacuums, etc.). You must compute the loads according to the 2002 National Electrical Code, or whichever the prevailing code is for your municipality. A handy, free, residential load calculator in Microsoft Excel format is available from Mike Holt Enterprises at: http://www.mikeholt.com/free/Rescal.xls . Also, be sure to follow proper grounding techniques on the new panel according to the electrical code. If you have any questions, we urge you to hire a licensed electrician who can do the job for you. Builders Websource.
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