Electrical Subpanel Installation
My main electrical panel was full when I bought my house, so before construction
of the airplane began, I needed to install a subpanel.
Warning - don't do electrical work yourself unless you know what you're doing. It
can kill you!
With that being said, I elected to install a main lug type panel with a 60 amp breaker
feed from the main panel. I used 6-3 with ground for the feed. I then wired up a
220 outlet for my compressor and 4 GFI outlets around the shop in convenient locations.
I had pulled a permit on the panel and outlets with the city, but I was concerned
the inspector would give me trouble because I'm not a licensed electrician. I am
familiar with the code that applies though, and he signed me off after we talked
shop for a while.
In addition, I removed the 2 cheap garage lights that came with the house and installed
6 fluorescent lights overhead.
The finished subpanel. I hate working behind finished walls! |
The lights that I installed in the main part of the shop. |