What size breaker Do I need to feed a 125 amp sub panel?

If it’s a 125 amp panel, then you can use a 100A breaker on the main panel to feed the breaker. The new sub panel must always have the same ampacity rating as the panel that is feeding it.

Can I run a 100 amp sub panel off 200 amp main?





Can you add a 100 amp breaker to your main panel? Yes you have 12 slots the double pole breaker will only take 2 slots.

How big of a sub panel can I run off a 200 amp service?

Even though there is no limit on the number of subpanels that you can add to a circuit, it shouldn’t exceed 160 amps when you’re using a 200 amp main panel. Always follow this guide to install subpanels effectively.

Can you run a 200 amp sub panel off 200 amp main?

Is feeding a 200A sub from a 200A main legit? Yes, and you don’t even need another 200A breaker. The 200A breaker alread present in the panel will suffice, and so you can use a subfeed lug kit as DrSparks advises.

How many breakers can I put in a 125 amp panel?

Moderator. Max breaker size on any stab is 125A, you can have as many breakers as needed as long as the total load doesn’t exceed the limit of the panel.

Is 125 amp service enough?





Most homes require an electrical service of at least 100 amps. This is also the minimum panel amperage required by the National Electrical Code (NEC). A 100-amp service panel will typically provide enough power for a medium-sized home that includes several 240-volt appliances and central air-conditioning.

Can you run a 100 amp sub panel off a 100 amp main panel?

Let me try and answer some of your questions. First the panels you are looking at that are rated 100A simply means you can use them for any application up to 100A.

How do you feed a subpanel from the main panel?

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Can I put a 200 amp breaker in a 100 amp panel?

This is legal and it makes the service 100 amp not 200, however the wire will not fit under a 100 amp breaker. You will need to bug on a short piece of wire that would be the appropriate size for 100 amp.

How many watts can a 125 amp panel handle?



Another way to determine the max electrical draw for your house is to find the max amperage of your circuit panel which may say 125A. In that case, your house’s max draw at any given time would be 125A x 120V = 15000 watts.

What is the 120% rule?

The NEC 120% rule limits the size of additional power sources (PV or battery) to within an acceptable safety limit based on the equipment label rating. In this case, the PV breaker would be limited to a maximum of amp rating x 120% = 240 amps. 240 amps minus the 200 amp main breaker = 40 amps max.

Can breakers add up to more than Main?

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Is there a 125 amp breaker?



Homeline standard circuit breakers are available from 15-125 Amps to fit your electrical needs.

What size breaker do I need for a subpanel?

Based on your question, since you will be having a subpanel, you want the breaker feeding the subpanel to be sized for the subpanel or slightly smaller. So if you purchase and install a 200A subpanel, then the breaker should be 200A. If you use a 125A subpanel, then use a 125A breaker.

Can you put a 100 amp breaker in a 125 amp panel?

No. The meter base is only rated for 100 amps. Most likely the wire between the meter and the panel is also only rated for 100 amps. Most likely your panel is only rated for 100 amps.

Can you put a 50 amp breaker in a 100 amp panel?

The number of breakers can max out to 30-42, too, depending on the design of your 100-amp pane. However, NEC prohibits more than 42 circuits, so you can only choose between 20-42 breakers for a 100-amp panel. Breakers or circuit breakers act as a switch for cutting off power from the main electrical supply.

What size Sub Panel Can I run off 100 amp main?



First the panels you are looking at that are rated 100A simply means you can use them for any application up to 100A. You can for example add a 60A breaker to your existing panel and protect the new subpanel with a 100A rating.

Can you feed a 100 amp sub panel from a 100 amp panel?

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Can a 60 amp breaker feed a 100 amp sub panel?

You can feed a 100 Amp panel with a 60 Amp breaker. Keep in mind that the sub panel needs to be rated above the breaker size.

How do I connect my subpanel to the main?

In the subpanel, route the feeder wires, cut and strip them, and connect to terminals. Connect the black and red wires to the hot bus bars, the neutral wire to the main neutral terminal, and the ground wire to the ground bus bar.

What is the 6 throw rule?



The “six breaker throw rule” was a requirement in the National Electrical Code that a service must have have a main disconnect that shuts off all power and it cannot take more than six switch throws to do it, and the main disconnect(s) also must be clearly marked, as in the photo above.