User: retire09, Location: Lockport, IL
Asked on: Tuesday, April 19, 2011 at 4:32 pm EDT
Answered on: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at 4:24 am EDT
Question: Can one panel be fed through another panel from a different location?I am used to seeing feed through panel installations where the two panels are side by side in the same room.
Yes, one electrical panel can be fed through another panel from a different location. This is known as a "remote feed" or "sub-feed" and is a common practice in large commercial and industrial buildings. The main electrical panel is usually located in a central location, and sub-panels are distributed throughout the building to supply power to different areas.The main panel and sub-panel must be properly sized and configured to handle the electrical load. The sub-panel must be rated for the amperage and voltage of the circuit that is being fed from the main panel. The sub-panel must also have the proper number of circuit breakers to protect the circuits that it is supplying.The wiring between the main panel and sub-panel must be of the correct size and type. The wire must be rated for the amperage of the circuit and must be protected by a conduit or other approved raceway.Remote feeds can be used to provide power to areas that are not easily accessible from the main panel. They can also be used to provide redundancy in the event of a power outage in the main panel. Flag for review