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Sounds as though you only ran a 110 volt power supply to your new shop subpanel. You need to supply 220V with a neutral and ground from your main panel to your subpanel. The 220 supply needs to come from a two pole 220V circuit breaker in your main panel. (example 50 or 100 Amp) Then, most importantly, you must use the correct size wire to carry the current. That is the wire must be sized correctly to the 220V breaker. The neutral must also be the same size as the conductors.
Once you determine how much power you need in your shop, size the supply 220v circuit breaker and wire accordingly. Check with your local building department if you are unsure or what size wire to use with what size breaker or refer to Table 310-16 in the National Electric Code.
In Australia domestic power is 240v So you have run single phase power to a three phase switchboard. To get power to those breakers you must hook the active to the busbar connected to those circuit breakers.
What else can I help you with?
If you have a 125 amp breaker box on the pole with a 125 amp breaker going to your house and you get a hot tub that needs a 60 amp GFI breaker would that overload the box?
It depends on what else you are running in the house. Add up your amperage to see if it is more than the 125amp rating. Which should be below 105 amps constant to keep from overheating the main breaker. If you are not running a big central ac system or a electric oven and water heater you should have no problem running the hot tub.
How can you tell what your home amp service is?
Look on the handle end of the main breaker. There should be a number there. That is the amperage of the main breaker. That is the size of your house service.
Is it ok to change a breaker box in a house from 2 fuses at 50amps to one at 50 and one at 35 amps?
Breaker boxes do not have fuses associated with them unless the main disconnect is independent from the breaker box. If that is the case both fuses have to be the same in the main disconnect that protects the breaker box.
Is it necessary to balance a house fuse panel to save electricity and if so why and how is it done?
A balanced house panel should be the ultimate goal. It will not save you electricity as the watt meter on the house monitors the use of power from both legs of the incoming power. To balance a panel you want the current from L1 to Neutral to equal L2 to Neutral. The neutral carries the unbalanced current between L1 and L2. A perfectly balanced panel will have no current on the neutral. It is done by knowing what the current draw is on every breaker. Then they are physically positioned so that they equal each other on the opposite leg. e.g. breaker 1 on leg L1 = 5 amps, breaker 2 on leg L2 = 10 amps, breaker 3 on leg L1 = 10 amps, breaker 4 on leg L2 = 5 amps. Total up all amperages on L1 and then on L2 , if they are equal then the panel is balanced with no current on the neutral.
Should 25 amps breaker be replaced by 20 amps?
For typical residential house wiring 12 AWG wire is required for a 20 Amp breaker. If you change out the breaker for a 25 A breaker you would have to rewire the circuit with 10 AWG. In that case you could up the breaker to 30 Amps. All outlets and switches should be rated at the same voltage and current as the breaker.
Every time you vacuum you blow the breaker in your house can you change the breaker?
Either your breaker switch needs to be changed for a heavier one, the pool equipment needs to be put on an other circuit or better still one of its own.It is best to talk to an ellectrician about the delails involved.
If you have problem to find my house?
No, I have Google map which tells location of every house.
Why is there no hot water in my house despite having an electric water heater?
There could be several reasons why there is no hot water in your house despite having an electric water heater. Some possible reasons include a tripped circuit breaker, a faulty heating element, a malfunctioning thermostat, or a problem with the power supply to the water heater. It is recommended to check these potential issues or contact a professional plumber to diagnose and fix the problem.
Every time it rains one circuit breaker turns off at your house Can anyone tell you how you can find out where the problem is?
That has to be a ground fault protection breaker. Lucky you! When it is off there will be outlets that don't light the test lamp you plug into the sockets around your home. Find and list the dead ones. Somewhere you have a waterleak into the socket or something connected to that breaker that has a water leak into it's electrical connections
Where is the breaker box located on the outside of the house?
The breaker box is typically located on the outside of the house near the electrical meter.
Where is the breaker box located outside the house?
The breaker box is typically located outside the house on the side or back of the building.
Have you experienced a partial power outage in your house where no breaker has tripped?
Yes, I have experienced a partial power outage in my house where no breaker has tripped.
Why is there a power outage in a part of the house when the breaker has not tripped?
A power outage in a part of the house can occur even if the breaker has not tripped due to issues such as a faulty outlet, a damaged wire, or a problem with the electrical connection. These issues can disrupt the flow of electricity to that specific area without affecting the entire circuit.
Is having a horse in your house normal?
It is every unlike to have a horse in your house but I do not see why you cant but you would have to pick up after it
What could be the cause of a power outage affecting only half of the house?
A possible cause of a power outage affecting only half of a house could be a problem with the electrical wiring or a tripped circuit breaker in the electrical panel. It is recommended to check the circuit breaker first and contact a qualified electrician if the issue persists.
Why is there a power outage in half of the house when the breaker has not tripped?
A power outage in half of the house without a tripped breaker could be caused by a faulty connection in the electrical wiring, a damaged outlet or switch, or a problem with the electrical panel. It is important to have a qualified electrician investigate and repair the issue to ensure safety and restore power.
Why does the breaker in the main panel flip before the breaker in the spa box?
The breaker in the main panel typically flips first because it is designed to protect the entire electrical system of the house. The breaker in the spa box is typically more localized to protect the specific spa equipment and wiring, so it may have a higher tolerance before it trips.
