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I am going to run a feeder out for a sub panel in a detached garage. I want to run a 50 amp circuit which is fine as long as the disconnect means in the sub panel is a 60 amp breaker. Correct?
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uh, no..the 50 amp circuit needs a 50 amp breaker in the main panel..you can put a 200 amp disco outside, but the feeder should be rated at 50 amps.
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Why the 60? You could have back fed 40 with a hold down kit.
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So what you are saying is that's what 225 39 calls for? I'll drag the book out in the morning.
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Keep in mind you are feeding a separate structure and need an electrode.
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I agree that the article states the disconnect must be 60 amps- who knows what that reasoning is??? However you can have a MLO panel if it is service rated and you have no more than 6 disconnects. So you could have 3 20 amp breakers and that would give you the 60 amps needed to satisfy 225.39(D)
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Most MLO panels require the main breaker kit to make it service rated.
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How can a 60 amp breaker suffice a 50 amp circuit?
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Why go to 60?
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