Weird Wired Power Pedestal
Upon hooking up to electric I turned all breakers off, plugged in my 30 amp cord and turned on the breaker marked "30." Went for a walk, etc. Couple of hours later wife went to turn on microwave an...
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Sounds like it is wired as a primary service box instead of a sub panel.
What is the differnce
Here is a sub panel
Main power wire----- bus bar
Bus bar has both 20 and 30 amp breakers hooked to it
Here is a main panel
Main power wire----50 amp breaker----Bus Bar
Bus bar (As above) has 20 and 30 amp breakers hooked to it.
This is actually a good way to wire it, but it is more expensive and not needed.
What is the differnce
Here is a sub panel
Main power wire----- bus bar
Bus bar has both 20 and 30 amp breakers hooked to it
Here is a main panel
Main power wire----50 amp breaker----Bus Bar
Bus bar (As above) has 20 and 30 amp breakers hooked to it.
This is actually a good way to wire it, but it is more expensive and not needed.
