How to Make Room for a Two Pole Circuit Breaker
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How to Make Room in a Panel for a 2-Pole Circuit Breaker: Making Room for a Full Size 2-Pole Breaker, Hot Tub Circuit Breaker. © By: Dave Rongey |
Adding a 2-Pole Circuit Breaker
Electrical Question: I am installing electrical wiring for a hot tub for my friend and I know they need a 50 amp two pole circuit breaker number and #6 AWG wire.
- There are no spots left in there main panel.
- I was wondering were else I can feed the circuit from when the main panel is full.
Thank you.
This electrical question came from: Jessie, a Student from Johnston Rhode Island
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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Jessie.
Installing a 2-Pole Circuit Breaker
Application: Installing a 2-Pole 240 Volt Circuit Breaker.
Skill Level: Advanced – Licensed Electrical Contractor, Not Recommended for Homeowners.
Tools Required: Electricians pouch of hand tools, voltage tester and protective safety gear.
Estimated Time: Depends on the make and model of the panel and the condition of the existing electrical circuit breakers and wiring methods.
Precaution: For safety the main circuit breaker should be turned off or any other disconnect means that would de-energize the panel before replacing a circuit breaker, however turning off the main circuit breaker may not de-energize all of the areas of the panel components and wiring. This is an extensive project that requires experience and should be performed by a Licensed Electrical Contractor.
Notice: Making changes to an electrical panel or adding electrical circuit wiring should be done according to local and national electrical codes with a permit and be inspected.
How to Make Room in a Panel for a 2-Pole Circuit Breaker
NOTE: This Process Will Depend on the Electrical Panel, the Size, and Specifications
EXAMPLE:
- The Electrical Panel Specifications
- The electrical panel make and model must specify if it allows quad circuit breakers to be installed, and the main interior panel buss will allow quad circuit breakers.
- Making Room for a Full Size 2-Pole Breaker
- In many panels room can be made for a full size 2-pole hot tub circuit breaker if there are four or more full size single pole circuit breakers.
- Using Tandem Circuit Breakers
- Two Twin or tandem circuit breakers may be used in place of a quad circuit breaker.
- 220 Volt Circuit Breakers
- Circuit breakers with tie bars for 220 volt circuits or multi-wire circuits must be in place and reconfigured as such.
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