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Mount Sub Panel and Run Circuits

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Service Call, Customer wants a Sub Panel upgrade for EV #electrican #bluecollar

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What happens here

Mount the new sub-panel securely to the wall in the desired location. Once mounted, carefully run all existing circuit wires and any new wires (such as those for the EV charger and GEN inlet) into the new sub-panel enclosure. Ensure that enough wire length is pulled into the box for proper termination. Inspect all wires for any damage during the pulling process.

Goal: Securely install the new sub-panel and route all necessary circuit wires into it.

Tools and materials

  • New Sub-panel — The electrical panel being installed
  • Power Drill — Mounting the sub-panel to the wall
  • Screws/Anchors — Securing the sub-panel to the wall
  • Wire — Connecting new loads like EV charger and GEN inlet

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because you don't want to work on anything live another tip when installing a sub panel you need to install a ground bar you need to separate the ground and neutrals whenever you're installing a sub panel part of the code we got our sub panel mounted and all our wires in the new sub panel make sure you tape your neutrals white so I use a black wire but I taped it white you have to tape it white for a code I had to you know extend my grounds a little bit cuz they were a little short but got my grounds there and my

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