Installing A Circuit Breaker Panel

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.

Installing a circuit breaker panel.

Push the other side in toward the bus bar until it snaps into place flush with the other breakers in the panel. Many circuit breakers will physically fit into different panels however only those identified on the panel s label are approved for use. Never install a circuit breaker into a panel for which it was not designed. 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.

In a 120 240 volt circuit connect the red hot wire to the second circuit breaker terminal. Using improper circuit breaker causes forfeiture of ul factory mutual and all other listings. Opening the main circuit breaker panel box and adding a circuit is actually pretty easy. If you re not sure how many circuits you ll need you will be better off with a panel that has a few more.

But there are some safety precautions and if you ignore them you could kill yourself. If you follow our safety steps in order and to the letter you ll. If your future circuit needs are for fewer than 40 circuits the 200 amp panel will suit your needs. 100 amp service upgrade how to wire install an electrical service hello we hope you enjoy and learn from out how to videos.