Questions tagged [electrical-panel]
Panelboards, also known as "electrical panels", "circuit breaker panels", "fuse boxes", "distribution boards", "consumer units", or "load centers". Remember to provide your location. Include photographs of the existing equipment or plans. Questions about individual overcurrent devices (breakers or fuses) should use the [circuit-breaker] tag.
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Sub Panel upgrade [closed]
Need help figuring out the best approach in upgrading my main and sub panel.
We recently purchased this 1968 house in San Antonio, TX. As we’re preparing for renovations, I realize that the panels ...
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How to best add a dedicated outlet right next to a flush-mounted panel?
I have the following pre-existing sub-panel in my garage:
I would like a dedicated receptacle (legally) just next to it (the top breaker is available).
This would involve getting out some EMT conduit ...
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Converting main load center panel to subpanel nuiance
I want to change the service entrance from my home load center to an external (outside) grid disconnect switch, which will require moving the service entrance to that disconnect switch. This means ...
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1-1/4" RMC -- should I drill or notch the stud?
I'm trying to install a subpanel in the stud bay immediately adjacent to an existing flush-mount main panel in a garage. Since this is an exterior wall, I'm assuming the studs are 2x6 (but I can ...
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How can I add cables to a panel which has all its knockouts in use?
I'm in the middle of adding two new 20A circuits from my basement to my 200A metal electrical panel, but I've run out of 1/2" knockouts on the bottom of my panel. I'm contemplating on drilling ...
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Circuit breaker tripping regularly
I have an issue (in the UK) with the circuit breaker for the kitchen tripping regularly, it started of as once or twice a day.
I disconnected all appliances and switched off the power outlets where I ...
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How should I reframe a wall for an underground feed center conduit electrical box replacement?
I'm getting an old Zinsco meter+panel combo with 100A service replaced for insurance reasons, and I'm looking for options for replacing it. I have underground service, so the current box has the ...
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Can I add 2 breakers to this panel or no? Cover doesnt have spots for them
We have a Murray 125A panel in a shed we are turning into a break room and it has 3 20 amp breakers, a 15 amp breakers and the 2 pole 20 amp breaker. You can see on the cover that there are only 6 ...
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Breaker terminal clips prevent attachment to panel
I ordered a double pole breaker (CH215) for use in this sub-panel
The problem is that the breaker has these clips around the terminal connectors that prevents it locking in.
If I remove the clips, ...
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What's a neutral/ground lug called when it has a wire hole that's parallel to the other wire holes?
I'm looking for lugs that preserve the hole direction in the neutral/ground bar. What are they called? I can't find any to order online. What are the magic words that will bring them up in a search?
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Sparks, Buzzing, and Smoke when using oven controls [closed]
I was preheating my oven and then some loud buzzing, sparks, and smoke came out of the control panel near the left hand side. The circuit breaker did not flip but I turned off the oven from there. It ...
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What model is my Challenger panel and what breakers are compatible? [duplicate]
My house in San Diego was built in 1993. After much difficulty, I was able to identify the electrical panel as Challenger brand, but no model number. The panelboard label with wiring diagram is ...
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Boiler keeps tripping MCB fuse in the breaker box, no plumber can identify the problem
Extra info required that @DIY75 helpfully requested:
Cylinder make:Range Tribune HE
Immersion heaters: Thermowatt Alloy 800
Thermostat make:Timeguard Digital Economy 7 Programmer
MCB make:BG CUMB16
I ...
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Who should I call to fix trim under a door threshold?
My front door has a wood edge on the step to get in that is seemingly rotting and has torn away. Right now it has tape to get it to stay.
I’m trying to figure out who to call to come and fix it. Do ...
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New Electrical for Outdoor Kitchen, Workshop and Solar [closed]
I am thinking of adding an outdoor kitchen (small appliances, hood exhaust, no fridge or major appliances), workshop (typical bench tools that I have in my garage now), and 3 kW solar system. The ...
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