I want to build a workshop out back and supply elect pwr from the house to a 100 amp subpanel in the shop. House was built in the early 80's and has a Main switch in a box below the meter. From there power goes to a 200 amp service panel on the inside of the wall. What is a practical way to tap into power below the meter?
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100 amp subpanel:
- Thread starter Tarie
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In my world you call your power provider and see what they suggest. Fallowed by an electrical contractor who can do the work.
Or at least that is how I would go about this.
Or at least that is how I would go about this.
If you have a 200 amp panel inside it's protected by a 200 amp breaker.
That means that any wiring and devices between it and the load/ load center need to have ability to handle 200 amps. It would be much cheaper to plug in sa100 amp breaker into your existing panel and run a 100 amp service to your shop.
That means that any wiring and devices between it and the load/ load center need to have ability to handle 200 amps. It would be much cheaper to plug in sa100 amp breaker into your existing panel and run a 100 amp service to your shop.
Agreed.
I'm not sure splicing off from the meter is allowed.
If his current box is full, he could install a sub panel and move some circuits to it. That would open space for his 100 Amp breaker.
There is a reason most municipalities avoid DIY electrical work. This application would be one.
Yes, I get it. However, I have contacted 2 electrical companies for bids and they both declined the job. they wanted 'all or nothing'.
I thought about that. I like it. However, after having just finished a remodel (by a local general contractor), I am loath to open up that wall. Prett sure there is not sufficient space in this service panel to accomodate a 100 amp breaker either. Things have already been squeezed, using a number of slimline breakers. Was looking for an option, if there is one, to tap into the service between the 200 amp breaker switch on the outside and the service panel on the inside of the house wall. If, not, the box on the outside with the meter and the 200 breaker, would need to be updated and provisions made for the shop tap-off.
You are correct and I was not proposing splicing between the meter and the master breaker. I thought about installing a sub panel. However, after having just finished a remodel (by a local general contractor), I am loath to open up that wall. Prett sure there is not sufficient space in the exisiting service panel to accomodate a 100 amp breaker either. Things have already been squeezed, using a number of slimline breakers. Was looking for an option, if there is one, to tap into the service between the 200 amp breaker switch on the outside and the service panel on the inside of the house wall. If, not, the box on the outside with the meter and the 200 breaker, would need to be updated and provisions made for the shop tap-off.
I built a pole barn years ago. House is 200 ft or more away. I wanted to tap into the house service but in the end I didn't. the power pole is between the house and the pole barn. So I ended up adding a separate service for the pole barn. Down side is the extra charges each month for any service. 5 or 6 bucks I think. I pay both on the home service and pole barn service. I trenched the ditch and buried the line between the pole and the pole barn. Electric company hooked up the power. Contractor added the box and stuff at the pole barn. This was the best solution for me. Thought it might help you also.