BMWpowere36m3
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I'd like to run a subpanel for my garage, entrance hall, mud room and bathroom. In the future I want to run another subpanel off this one for a detached garage/shed.
For calculating load, or to properly size the subpanel and feeder.... I have a few questions regarding NEC methods.
There is the "3VA/sqft" rule (GP lighting and outlets), 1500VA for small appliance/laundry, and name plate rating.
So I figure:
Bathroom ~64 sqft, 192VA
Mudroom 1500VA (laundry branch) and 5000VA (dryer)
Entrance hall ~100 sq, 300VA
Garage... air compressor (biggest single load), T8 lights, lots of 20A outlets for various tools, nothing permanent. Calculate compressor load (nameplate) and use 3VA/sqft for GP outlets/lights or what?
For calculating load, or to properly size the subpanel and feeder.... I have a few questions regarding NEC methods.
There is the "3VA/sqft" rule (GP lighting and outlets), 1500VA for small appliance/laundry, and name plate rating.
So I figure:
Bathroom ~64 sqft, 192VA
Mudroom 1500VA (laundry branch) and 5000VA (dryer)
Entrance hall ~100 sq, 300VA
Garage... air compressor (biggest single load), T8 lights, lots of 20A outlets for various tools, nothing permanent. Calculate compressor load (nameplate) and use 3VA/sqft for GP outlets/lights or what?