Wiring diagram for sub panel. Apr 19 2016 i have a detached garage approximately 200ft from the main circuit panel. Grounds and neutrals in electrical panel. There are several factors that must be considered when sizing and installing a sub panel and a qualified electrician will be extremely helpful to identify these with you. Aluminum is a lot cheaper especially for long runs but the size of wire needed for a typical 100 amp sub panel in garage or shed may exceed what the sub panel can handle.
Electrical work is inherently dangerous and can be potentially deadly. Remove the lowest amp rated circuit breaker from the main panel to make space for the new sub panel then route or extend the wires to the new panel. That is as an example the lug in sub panel can handle 1 4 wire whereas you may need bring in a 10 wire due to the fact you have a long run. The main feeder cable wiring must be selected and sized properly and connected to a separate circuit breaker in the panel that is supplying the power to the sub panel.
Get all necessary electrical engineering. Work only under the direct supervision of a licensed electrical contractor. More about wiring a sub panel.