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  1. Saren2

    Changing my electrical panel

    Hi, I opened the electrical panel of my house because I need to connect my solar inverter to the panel and got served a spaghetti of an installation. Made by an electrician in the early 2000's. It's like he went out of this way to not respect any code or national legislation: 1,5 mm2 wires...
  2. jasonvr

    Advice on conflict between generator interlock kit and subpanel requirements (Siemens Panel)

    I recently had my 50yr old 100A main panel replaced with a 200A Siemens panel (MC2040B1200EFC). It is the incarnation with the 200A main breaker at the bottom (earlier versions were center fed which would have alleviated my problem). At the same time I had the electrician add a 50A inlet for a...
    • jasonvr
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    • advice between generator interlock kit panel requirements screwfix subpanel
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. S

    Panel out of space (need to add tandem breakers)

    I am looking to install a dedicated breaker (20 amp) for a mini-split AC. My panel is full but I was thinking to install a tandem breaker and free up one slot but I wanted to make sure that me adding another breaker with be within the code. 1) My main breaker is 100 amp, however, the panel...
  4. E

    Fuse missing from main disconnect panel

    Hi there, I run a recording studio out of an early 50's built warehouse. I've been having electrical noise and ground loops in my audio equipment since I've been here (almost a decade) and I've finally decided I can't deal with it anymore. I'm going to install a new main panel as well as new...
  5. G

    How do I add a subpanel using three 20 amp breakers with 12AWG from the main panel

    Current Situation: I have three 20amp breakers with 12 AWG in the main panel. Each wire ends in a 3x2.5” metal box along with one neutral wire. There are two yellow wires, a black wire and a white wire. One yellow wire is attached to a 240V outlet and the other is attached to an orange wire...
  6. amwitte1

    Main Panel and Sub Panel Wiring Issues

    Hello everyone, I hope you are doing well. Several years ago I purchased an older 1971 home (aluminum wiring that has since been fixed with al/cu purple connections). There is also a sizeable detached workshop (copper wiring) in the back. This workshop's wiring is in such disrepair that I...
  7. H

    9DIY spa panel connection question

    I’m running a feeder from main panel into spa panel that I’ll mount on exterior wall of house , will run through basement ceiling. Im thinking to run Romex/NB wire from main panel until spa panel but when I exit from basement it will be too low to mount the spa panel and I will need to add small...
  8. W

    Manual transfer panel for generator to operate sewage pump.

    I have a whole house 110v sewage pump. Manufacturer says it needs 5 times the operating current for start up. That's 7000 watts. I plan on getting a 8500 watt inverter generator and manual transfer panel...
  9. R

    Neutral and ground separated in Main panel

    Why would neutrals and grounds be separated in a main panel? This is a new build with GFCI breakers for the range and dryer; does that have something To do with it?
  10. Manny1

    Optima XM alarm panel

    I have an old Optima XM alarm system in my house in which has worked fine for over 20 years. Recently when I was trying to set the alarm to go out, the buttons on the keypad were bleeping as I was trying to set the alarm, but the alarm wasn't setting. A little later I would try again and...
  11. K

    Whom to blame and what to do ?

    Hello, I need help as the situation seems pretty difficult here. We decided to finish our basement, installed studs next to concrete foundation walls. Then we hired a licensed electrician to wire basement. He suggested to add a sub panel to the existing panel that was placed between two studs...
  12. K

    UK Energy monitor options for new Distribution Panel?

    I need to put in a new distribution panel for under floor (electric) heating. Are there decent energy monitoring devices I can put into the distribution panel so I can keep track of costs? (especially given the soaring energy costs) Ideally something I can view on my phone/tablet. Thanks
  13. V

    Can i feed an 100 amp sub panel from a 100amp main panel

    I currently have a 100 amp service that feeds a 100 amp main panel. That then feeds a 75 amp sub panel in the old shop. Then that 75 amp panel feeds the new shop with a 40 amp panel. What I would like to do is get a 100 amp panel in the new shop and get rid of the 75 amp panel in the old shop...
  14. M

    Sub panel question from a DIYer

    New/old house. There's some indication that the electrician was drunk, or the owner just had his/her own way of doing things and knew the inspector. Every time we try to turn off a circuit, my hub goes through every breaker in the main box. None turn off that circuit. Next stop, the sub- panel...
  15. WILLPEACH

    OFC label in electric panel

    Hi all! I'm new to the forum and have a maybe stupid question: One of my circuit breakers is labeled "OFC", what does it usually mean? Thanks!!!
  16. HEXx99

    "240V" panel reads 208 line to line?

    This must be such a noob question but I cant seem to find any answer out there: Background: Installing a 10hp Air Compressor 230V 30A 3Ø. The panel I want to use says 240V and there are giant Printers that that are also 3Ø that get their power from this panel. Im not an expert on transformers...
  17. U

    Solar Panel Theft Solutions

    Trying to help out one of my customers who keeps on getting the PV panels stolen from one of his business premises which has a low roof making the panels easily accessible. As I maintain the intruder alarm he is asking me for some security ideas So the questions, are there any systems out there...
  18. A

    ad sub panel to house main disconnect

    I'm new here and want to learn. I have a project I want to tackle but if it is above my means I will call an electrician. I have a main disconnect panel on the outside of my house. I want to add from it a sub panel to feed my pool and shed and also an outlet. I did some searching but still not...
  19. A

    Want to ad sub panel to outside house main disconnect panel

    m new here and want to learn. I have a project I want to tackle but if it is above my means I will call an electrician. I have a main disconnect panel on the outside of my house. I want to add from it a sub panel to feed my pool and shed and also an outlet. I did some searching but still not...
  20. Dali748

    30A Subpanel - Larger Panel For Washer/Dryer Combo?

    Hi, I'm doing some research to see if I'll be able to add an electric 240V/30A washer/dryer combo to my condo. Please see attached photos, I have a 30A subpanel in my condo unit; would it be possible to add a larger panel with more spaces and run this washer/dryer combo or is the 30A subpanel...

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