So I just bought a 20yo house and had the Federal Pacific Main breaker panel replaced since they're fire hazards.
Turns out I have another smaller federal pacific panel next to my HVAC system.
I've been told two different things from different electricians, I just want to understand what's needed so I don't pay for it to be done incorrectly.
I have two 8/2 wires running from the main breaker panel to the FP panel.
They come from the main panel each on their own 60amp breaker.
They landed into the FP breaker panel doubled up on the poles.
There are 2 60amp breakers in the FP panel.
1: goes to L1/L2 heater 8/2
2: goes to L3/L4 heater 8/2 and the condenser unit 8/2
Do I actually need a new line ran for just the condenser or is replacing the FP breaker panel and dividing the power there acceptable?
From what I can tell the
condenser need to be on a 40amp breaker
L1/L2 a 60amp breaker
L3/L4 a 50amp breaker
Currently, the whole system is running off of one 60amp breaker at the main panel as only one was ever on when I moved in and it was left off after the panel swap.
Any clarification would be appreciated.
JR
Turns out I have another smaller federal pacific panel next to my HVAC system.
I've been told two different things from different electricians, I just want to understand what's needed so I don't pay for it to be done incorrectly.
I have two 8/2 wires running from the main breaker panel to the FP panel.
They come from the main panel each on their own 60amp breaker.
They landed into the FP breaker panel doubled up on the poles.
There are 2 60amp breakers in the FP panel.
1: goes to L1/L2 heater 8/2
2: goes to L3/L4 heater 8/2 and the condenser unit 8/2
Do I actually need a new line ran for just the condenser or is replacing the FP breaker panel and dividing the power there acceptable?
From what I can tell the
condenser need to be on a 40amp breaker
L1/L2 a 60amp breaker
L3/L4 a 50amp breaker
Currently, the whole system is running off of one 60amp breaker at the main panel as only one was ever on when I moved in and it was left off after the panel swap.
Any clarification would be appreciated.
JR
