In this video, we'll walk you through the process of wiring a home distribution box with a detailed connection diagram. A second breaker box, more commonly referred to as a subpanel, functions as a power distribution point downstream from your main electrical service panel. Its purpose is to take a single, large circuit from the main panel and divide that capacity into multiple, smaller circuits closer to where the. Our house has a 200 amp service located in the attached garage. Location determination:. Synopsis: This article delivers step-by-step instructions for sizing, locating, and wiring a subpanel. One sidebar offers advice on choosing the right cable and conduit; another lists the important code requirements for subpanels.
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