Looking to install a NEMA 14/50. Is there any way to get around adding a sub panel?
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reddit.comPosted Feb 15, 2023, 12:23 AM UTC
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reddit.comTandem breakers.
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That was my thought, but I can't tell if this panel can take tandem breakers from the wiring diagram.
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A BD (listed on the label for your panel) is a tandem BR.
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You have 200amps, don't need the dcc-12, good idea if it was only 100. Just get a quad 15-50-50-15 and remove two single 15s.
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You could combine the kitchen and entry lights onto the same circuit. If the only thing on there is lights and likely no need for multiple circuits with led lights.
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The easiest place to install a 14-50 receptacle is directly below the panel. You can install a surface mounted box or a flush box. If you install a flush box, you are going to have to attach it to the wall behind the box with some standoffs. A cut-in box will quickly break the drywall holding it due to the large amount of force required to insert a 14-50 plug.
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If you’re talking breaker space, you can use tandems or a 20/50 quad. If you’re talking about amperage, a DCC-12 will work safely with your existing system. Hope this helps.
I wasn't sure if this panel could take tandem breakers or not based on the wiring diagram or if I was looking at installing a new sub panel. I really don't know if I'm ever going to install any more breakers so I was hoping I didn't need a sub panel.