I would like to move the fuse panel for a two family home I own from the basement to the hallway upstairs. I have a newer, 100 amp service panel which is located 8 feet from the meter socket. The proposed location will be 45 feet from the meter. 39 feet of the conduit will be inside the house. I am unsure of the wire guage needed to run between the meter and the fuse panel. I would like to have all the materials I need on hand before the power company cuts the power for me
2007-03-17 14:07:26 · 7 answers · asked by soogazzi 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
2/0 copper or 4/0 aluminum. Conduit should be a 1 1/2" for 2/0 or 2" for 4/0. Codes in my area require a service disconnect box be installed below the meter if the distance between the meter base and service panel is greater than 5 feet.
Also, check about necessary permits.
2007-03-17 15:14:48 · answer #1 · answered by Ben D 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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I would like to move the fuse panel for a two family home I own from the basement to the hallway upstairs. I have a newer, 100 amp service panel which is located 8 feet from the meter socket. The proposed location will be 45 feet from the meter. 39 feet of the conduit will be inside the house. I am...
2015-08-10 07:52:50 · answer #2 · answered by Vera 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would be too costly to do something like you ask. Currently, all the circuits in your house are connected to the main service panel. If you want to run a sub panel upstairs, this can only be for new circuits that will all have to be rewired. If you want to run 100 amps to the sub panel, that would require a very heavy gage wire, maybe #2 AWG, you should call an electrician in and see what he has to say.
2007-03-17 16:10:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Set a junction box, maybe 12"x12". where you want to set your new panel. Extend those circuits down to your newer panel. Connect them to the proper breakers . Much cheaper than running big wire and pipe . Easier too. And then you willhave all your circuits in one load center.
By the way...If you alter any interior wiring other than changing an outlet or switch.or a lite fixture, You are required to have an electrical permit
2007-03-18 00:12:19 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
6 wire or # 4 both places, up to weather head and breaker box,s
2016-03-17 23:01:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
#2 copper should handle 100A service. I assume you are going to pull the permits for this and have it inspected?
2007-03-17 15:04:07 · answer #6 · answered by Fordman 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
all i want to know from that other guy is why would you need a permit for an existing box. you dont need a permit or need to have it inspected that is why we do this to save money man some people bug the crap out of me. still the other half if his answer is right.
2007-03-17 20:25:53 · answer #7 · answered by q-fire 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋