Howdy,
I figure no better place to ask my question than here, so hopefully you guys can enlighten me.
Situation: Normal 150 amp service (not sure about this, I have removed the panel and nothing indicates how many amp service there is)(Box has 4 220's- 12 15's- 12 20's). Box is full.
Goal: To power up a subpanel with 10 shop outlets, 2 light circuits, 2 220/20 amp circuits.
My current thinking is to use the existing range circuit(not used) to pull power for the subpanel. After it is all said and done- is this going to be the main breaker for the subpanel or will the subpanel have a mini-main 40 or 60 amp breaker? Which place gets the big breaker? Does this breaker have to be big enough to assume that most circuits are being used? They will not most certainly. The most I see using at one time is the tablesaw or jointer and the cyclone.
I am planning on running all of the circuits to the sub, but will bring in an expert to double check and hook it up to the main panel.
I hope you can make some sense of my written word
Thanks,
Almost forgot:: Should I run the wiring in metal conduit? Basement shop with plywood walls over studs.
Bruce