Hello,
I would like to install a subpanel in the basement of my church for a new
technology center they are building. Here's the existing electrical scheme:
3-Phase 400A service from street (due to elevator). Main Panel to three
subpanels: two 100A panels on each of the new addition floors and one 200A
existing church panel. I would like to break off of the first floor panel (100A)
into another subpanel in the basement. I'm assuming what I would have to do is
run 3-8 cable between these two. What kind of breaker (amperage) is needed in the
existing first floor panel to power the basement panel? Is it indeed 3-8 or is it
4-8? Then would it be necessary to put a main breaker in the basement panel? Once
my main is installed the branch circuits in the basement are easy. Nothing
special just eight or so 15A breakers to power computers/network, lights, and a
box air conditioner. Let me know if you need more information.
Thanks for your help.
I would like to install a subpanel in the basement of my church for a new
technology center they are building. Here's the existing electrical scheme:
3-Phase 400A service from street (due to elevator). Main Panel to three
subpanels: two 100A panels on each of the new addition floors and one 200A
existing church panel. I would like to break off of the first floor panel (100A)
into another subpanel in the basement. I'm assuming what I would have to do is
run 3-8 cable between these two. What kind of breaker (amperage) is needed in the
existing first floor panel to power the basement panel? Is it indeed 3-8 or is it
4-8? Then would it be necessary to put a main breaker in the basement panel? Once
my main is installed the branch circuits in the basement are easy. Nothing
special just eight or so 15A breakers to power computers/network, lights, and a
box air conditioner. Let me know if you need more information.
Thanks for your help.