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Originally Posted by akira700  Good work Chris...
But man, you know the times are tough when we take
to discussing a basement conversion and electrical sub panels!
We all better hit the slopes soon or the sun better return to
its closer orbit so we can go outside and ride! |
Thanks man... and yeah, they are starting to get some snow up there... it would be nice to get up there since I was only able to go 4 or 5 times last snowboarding season.
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Originally Posted by brendanp Damn Chris...looks like you have had yer hands full! Looking good. The hard work will pay off! Great job man!  |
Thanks, buddy.
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Originally Posted by KevinB Grounding and bonding of the sub-panel
At the sub-panel there must be no connection between the neutral bus bar and the equipment ground bus bar or the neutral bus bar and the sheet metal of the breaker box. You may need to purchase an additional bus bar for the equipment ground since many panels, especially those that come with a main breaker, do not come equipped with one. If the panel comes with a bonding screw or bonding strap, do not install it to the neutral. Depending on the brand of panel, you may need it to connect the ground bus to the sheet metal enclosure. |
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Originally Posted by snaggle So what overcurrent device is protecting the sub panel and the #4 cable feeding it? |
The more I think about it, you two guys are right. I usually trust my buddy who's an electrician, but apparently he cuts some corners.
I bought a 60 amp double pole breaker to cover the subpanel, and a ground bus bar to separate the neutrals and grounds.
Everything works as it is now, but those are safety precautions, and you guys are right that I should have them in place. I guess I should go and check over some of the other work he did on my folks' building... haha.