Mike Dolt Enterprises
Mike Dolt Enterprises
User: Eagle126, Location: Chapel Hill, NC
Asked on: Sunday, April 17, 2011 at 7:33 am EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:16 am EDT
Question: I am updating an existing kitchen upstairs in a two family home and need more circuits, I found an old 4 circuit screw in fuse box near the kitchen and i have decide to remove it and run a new 60 amp 4 wire to it and install a new 20 circuit subpanel, I am coming out of an existing pushmatic panel and i am hoping to replace the existing 30 amp push-matic 2 pole breaker with a 60 amp 2 pole breaker, does anyone know where i can find this brealer and is it legal to reinstall this subpanel back in the closet, when your looking in it is to the far right. Thanks Mike P
Finding a 60 Amp, 2 Pole Pushmatic Breaker Electrical Supply Houses
Contact local electrical supply stores to inquire about the availability of a 60 amp, 2 pole Pushmatic breaker.
Online Retailers
Search for "60 amp 2 pole Pushmatic breaker" on websites like Amazon, Home Depot, or Lowe's.
Legality of Reinstalling the Subpanel
Generally, it is legal to reinstall the subpanel in the closet, but there are specific requirements that must be met: Code Compliance
The installation must comply with the latest electrical codes, such as the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Existing Conditions
The closet must be large enough to accommodate the subpanel, and there must be sufficient ventilation to prevent overheating.*
Permits and Inspections
In most areas, a permit and inspection are required for major electrical work, including subpanel installations.
Recommended Procedure1. Obtain a Permit
Contact your local building department to obtain a permit for the electrical work.2.
Turn Off Power
Shut off the power to the existing subpanel at the main breaker or fuse box.3.
Remove Old Subpanel
Carefully remove the old subpanel from the closet and disconnect the wires.4.
Install New Subpanel
Mount the new 20-circuit subpanel in the closet and connect the wires according to the manufacturer's instructions.5.
Run New Circuit
Run a new 60 amp, 4-wire circuit from the pushmatic panel to the new subpanel.6.
Install 60 Amp Breaker
Replace the existing 30 amp breaker with a 60 amp, 2 pole breaker in the pushmatic panel.7.
Test and Inspect: Turn on the power and test the subpanel to ensure proper operation. Have an electrical inspector come and inspect the installation for code compliance. Flag for review