Installing A Circuit Breaker Panel

In a 120 240 volt circuit connect the red hot wire to the second circuit breaker terminal.

Installing a circuit breaker panel.

Push the other side in toward the bus bar until it snaps into place flush with the other breakers in the panel. Using improper circuit breaker causes forfeiture of ul factory mutual and all other listings. If your future circuit needs are for fewer than 40 circuits the 200 amp panel will suit your needs. Next the electrician positions the circuit breaker panel levels it and anchors it to the wall with screws or anchors driven through the back of the panel and into the wall.

Many circuit breakers will physically fit into different panels however only those identified on the panel s label are approved for use. If you re not sure how many circuits you ll need you will be better off with a panel that has a few more. Never install a circuit breaker into a panel for which it was not designed. But there are some safety precautions and if you ignore them you could kill yourself.

If the holes don t align with studs behind the panel they may drill additional drill holes in the back of the panel to accommodate the installation or mount a piece of. If you follow our safety steps in order and to the letter you ll. Opening the main circuit breaker panel box and adding a circuit is actually pretty easy. Before deciding where you ll install your new circuit breaker panel decide the size you ll need such as 200 amp 300 amp or 400 amp.