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Mobile home addition, 2nd sub-panel inside addition, any problems with my plan?

electric — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 23:52:14 +0000

I am helping a friend build a large addition to the back of their mobile home.
We need to wire it for use as a secondary living area, including a 2nd kitchen.

The mobile home itself has a 100A subpanel inside that does not have any empty spaces for more breakers.

Our plan is to come off the main disconnect panel on the pole with a 2nd 100A breaker identical to the one going into the mobile home, the main/disconnect on the pole has a large 200A breaker and several slots for smaller breakers.
We will be using the proper wiring size and routing the wires through conduit and proper holes/slots according to code.
We will then have the wiring running into a 100A breaker box inside the addition.

We will be getting a permit and having the work inspected.
My friend lives in an area that does not have any restrictions on the type of addition we are building and does allow home-owner self wiring.

My question is does anyone with electrical knowledge or experience see any flaws in our plan?
I don’t wish to have any hassle or extra expense from the inspector.

Thanks in advance.
I am reluctant to upgrade the entire home to a 200A 40 panel box due to having to do a lot of remodeling of the wall the original panel is in and the logistics of running all of the circuits through the metal wall or under the floor from the mobile home to the addition.

Also the power would have to be cut to the entire home during the upgrade process.

That is why I am asking about a 2nd 100A subpanel.

I asked a question earlier about how to find out what type of wiring I had in my home.?

electric — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 04:54:22 +0000

I asked that question because i was seeking home owners insurance with another company and they asked me that question. My electrical outlets in the house are 3 prong and when I looked in the panel box on the switches I saw that it said 120/240v I am not sure if that is what I should be looking at as far how much amps of power is coming in. I just wanted to know how what answer i would give the insurance agent as to what type of wiring was in the home. I may just call an electrician. Thanks for all the answers thus far.

How do I get started in learning Home Construction?

electric — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:52:02 +0000

am 23 years old I have always been interested in learning home construction but i hear the best schooling is just to get hands on experience how should i go about it any tips?

Information for Homeowner Insurance: Plumbing & Electrical on Home?

electric — Sat, 24 Dec 2011 02:53:25 +0000

Hi, I am trying to help my parents get new home owners insurance. I was asked the following questions:
1. What type of electrical wires are there in the home?
2. When were the electrical & plumbing last updated ?

I have no idea where to find the information. Can anyone help?
This is a single family home in California, built in 1950.

I have home phone service with AT&T and I would like to know to how can I get an extended line for a relative?

electric — Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:51:08 +0000

I want to get telephone service for my sister because she has school age children and a child away at college. She is a homemaker and her husband is a carpenter Their mortgage is 0.00 a month not including lights, gas, water, sewer, plus other necessities. They already had one of those other phone companies that let them down. Now they have to buy minutes on an old-fashioned cellular phone. Please tell me what I can do to get them a phone extended off my line and phone service right away?

has anyone purchased a new construction home in kent, wa?

electric — Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:52:52 +0000

i am looking for new houses within 400k around redmond/bellevue area. i see a lot of construction in kent. is it a good residential area? how are the schools there? will be a good idea to buy a house here?

Electrical defects found in home inspection. Should I be concerned?

electric — Mon, 28 Nov 2011 01:52:52 +0000

Home Inspection brought up some defects in the electrical section and I am a little concerned about how the deck is built on. Should I be worried about the electrical or deck and what do you think the cost would be to make these repairs? The notes the inspector made are:

We find no main breaker in the main electrical panel box. It may or may not be required of this
house to have a single main breaker. It is considered modern standard practice to be able to turn off the
electric to the whole house with 6 or fewer throws of a switch. It is advisable to confirm with a specialist if
the main overcurrent configuration is adequate for this house.

There is one circuit breakers in the main panel which are serving more than one circuit wire. Most
breakers are designed to accommodate only one wire. Introducing a second wire into the connection may
interfere with one or both circuits creating an increased chance of arcing and overheating. This is a safety
hazard and it is advisable to consult with a licensed specialist to discuss options for proper overcurrent
protection.

The at least three receptacles at the downstairs are mis-wired. The nature of the defect is not
identifiable with the circuit testing device we use. It is advisable to treat any type of mis-wiring as needing of
attention by a licensed specialist.

The GFCI outlet at the hall bath is a non-grounded outlet (as marked “OG” for open
ground). This is considered a functional circuit interrupter, however, it should be labeled a non-grounded
GFCI and it is not as safe as a grounded GFCI.

What can I do to stop getting shocked every time I touch metal objects in my home that is wall to wall carpet?

electric — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 04:07:25 +0000

I get shocked every time I touch anything metal or electric wired such as my mouse on my computer, the light switches and even the metal top to my lizard’s tank. Help! It hurts!
A co worker suggested getting a de humifier to alleviate the electro static condition…any suggestions?

Why are circut breakers in home electrical panel getting warm?

electric — Sat, 19 Nov 2011 21:51:23 +0000

I’m only drawing a load of about 100-200 watts on 20 amp circut breakers. Yet each time I try to switch to a new breaker that one gets warm. Any ideas, my electrician friend is stumped. It get like mildly warm, not hot. Like the keyboard/palm area of a laptop. He’s telling me that I’m just worrying too much and that the breaker will trip if anything bad happens. How long can the panel go on at this rate without having problems?

I live in a trailer type home and have a static electricity problem. How do I get rid of it.?

electric — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 08:52:35 +0000

I have made sure the unit is grounded and the electrical outlets are also grounded. Putting moisture in the air has not solved the problem. The floor is not carpeted but is a vinyl laminate. I expected some static shocks living in AZ, but this is excessive. It happens only in our unit. I do not have this issue in other units or at home. How to I control this excessive static electricity?