Installing A Circuit Breaker Panel

Never install a circuit breaker into a panel for which it was not designed.

Installing a circuit breaker panel.

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. 100 amp service upgrade how to wire install an electrical service hello we hope you enjoy and learn from out how to videos. Using improper circuit breaker causes forfeiture of ul factory mutual and all other listings. Many circuit breakers will physically fit into different panels however only those identified on the panel s label are approved for use.

You only have to connect three wires to add a circuit and each circuit wire is color coded. If you follow our safety steps in order and to the letter you ll. Lock the new circuit breaker into an open slot by slipping the side with the attached hot wire under the tab beside the hot bus bar. Push the other side in toward the bus bar until it snaps into place flush with the other breakers in the panel.

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. 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. If you re not sure how many circuits you ll need you will be better off with a panel that has a few more.