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Biggest difference between a subpanel and a main panel is that the ground and neutral buses on a subpanel have to be separated. Most panels come with a bar joining the two, which is easily removed. Code requires subpanels to have a ground connection that’s independent of the main panel’s. If the sub panel is located in the same building, then 4 service wires have to go back to the main panel to complete the grounding.
Wiring problems and mistakes are all too common, and if left uncorrected have the potential to cause short circuits, shocks and even fires. Here's what to look for and how to fix what you find.
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Versión en español I found myself in need to move my noisy woodworking to my back yard to avoid waking up my lady who works night shift. I decided to.

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Even if you have years of wiring experience, there are always a few tricks you may not know. We worked with two master electricians with decades of experience between them to glean their tips, tricks and techniques. From straightening cable to labeling wires, these tips will help you wire better, faster and neater.

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To do it right, I decided to install a workshop subpanel. I re-wired my shop some time ago, but I compromised on the 240V circuits since I could get by with one outlet. But ultimately, before I close up all the walls, I want it done correctly and to account for future upgrades.

To do it right, I decided to install a workshop subpanel. I re-wired my shop some time ago, but I compromised on the circuits since I .

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Mistake: Exposed combustible material Electrical boxes must be flush to the wall surface if the wall surface is a combustible material. Boxes recessed behind combustible materials like wood present a fire hazard because the wood is left exposed to potential heat and sparks. Solution: Add a box extension The fix is simply to install a metal or plastic box extension. If you use a metal box extension on a plastic box, connect the metal extension to the ground wire in the box using a grounding…
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