Tank room electrical DIY: subpanel or no subpanel?

StirCrazy · #1 03-30-2006, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Buk_A_neer

I on the other hand have no room on my main panel to add anything but a 220 line to goto a subpanel ... will have to talk to a electrician to see how I can plan around this little obstacle

you want to put 220 to the subpanel, you split it in the subpanel into two 110 lines. so if you send 40 amp 220 to the subpanel you have a capability of 80amps of 110.

Steve

Buccaneer · #2 03-31-2006, 12:52 AM

Thanks Steve ... I figured that as I have a buddy that did the subpanel thing for a detached garage ... what I was more worried about is the possible moisture issue as my main electrical panel ( and future subpanel ) are in the same room as my tank so need to know what will be needed to make that happen.

mark · #3 03-31-2006, 04:56 AM

My 75g sump, mixing barrels etc., is in the basement mechanical room along with the electrical panel. Was concerned about moisture (more on the rim joist than panel) so been watching.

My humidity is 40% max and when we had the cold weather (-20°s), just had a little bit of condensation on the window. Considering CMHC says 30-50% in a house over winter, not bad.

Haven't done a summer here yet but know I'll be evaporating more since imagine I'll have a fan blowing on the sump. I've installed a bathroom fan which I'll put on a dehumidistat and also have a dehumidifier available.

Either way unless you have a tiny fish room and a large amount of evaporation, don't think you'll have a moisture problem with a electrical panel.

StirCrazy · #4 03-31-2006, 12:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Buk_A_neer

Thanks Steve ... I figured that as I have a buddy that did the subpanel thing for a detached garage ... what I was more worried about is the possible moisture issue as my main electrical panel ( and future subpanel ) are in the same room as my tank so need to know what will be needed to make that happen.

ahh ok, by the way, where the hell is DeWinton. It sounds familiar but I can't place it.

Steve

Gizmo · #5 03-31-2006, 02:57 PM

Cutler Hammer sells a Water tight sub panel (I believe it was 8 cct's) and a 4 cct for things like hot tubs, outside environments etc. Has a lid.

Buccaneer · #6 03-31-2006, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by StirCrazy

ahh ok, by the way, where the hell is DeWinton. It sounds familiar but I can't place it.

Steve

According to my 15 yr old daughter it is a hick town

just south of Calgary ... between Calgary and Okotoks