Main Lug
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Protection
What Happens if the Neutral is Lost in the Main or Subpanel?
What Will Happen When the Neutral is Broken in the Main Panel or Subpanel? The neutral wire provides a return path for current back to the power source, completing the…
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Protection
Why Must Neutral and Ground Wires Be Bonded in the Main Panel?
Why Do Neutral and Ground Conductors Need to Be Bonded in the Main Panel? According to NEC Article 250, both the neutral and ground wires must be connected only in…
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Protection
Why are Neutral and Ground Wires Separated in a Subpanel?
Why Do Neutral and Ground Conductors Need to Be Separated in a Subpanel? According to NEC Article 250, neutral and ground wires must remain separate in subpanels. Bonding (connecting) the…
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Electrical Wiring
How to Determine the Right Size Capacity of a Subpanel?
Sizing the Suitable Capacity of a Subpanel or Main Lug A subpanel or main lug (also known as a remote panel in the NEC) is a smaller service panel installed…
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Electrical Wiring
How to Wire a Subpanel? Main Lug Installation for 120V/240V
Wiring a Subpanel for 120V & 240V with GFCI – NEC – US What is a Main Panel? According to NEC (National Electric Code: Article 1 00-Definitions), a Main Panel…
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