My circuit breaker panel cabinet has 2 existing, already-installed
breakers with nothing attached. I would like to use one as a
dedicated line for a spare refrigerator in the basement. All of the
existing bx-cables exit the cabinet from the top, and _every_ existing
panel knock-out on the top of the cabinet is occupied. There are
knock-outs on the side of the cabinet, but I’m wondering, is there
some rule or code that prohibits exiting from the side?

All advice appreciated.
Thanks.
-Theodore.

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My circuit breaker panel cabinet has 2 existing, already-installed
breakers with nothing attached. I would like to use one as a
dedicated line for a spare refrigerator in the basement. All of the
existing bx-cables exit the cabinet from the top, and _every_ existing
panel knock-out on the top of the cabinet is occupied. There are
knock-outs on the side of the cabinet, but I’m wondering, is there
some rule or code that prohibits exiting from the side?


No. If there is room go ahead and use a side knockout.

wrote:
My circuit breaker panel cabinet has 2 existing, already-installed
breakers with nothing attached. I would like to use one as a
dedicated line for a spare refrigerator in the basement. All of the
existing bx-cables exit the cabinet from the top, and _every_ existing
panel knock-out on the top of the cabinet is occupied. There are
knock-outs on the side of the cabinet, but I’m wondering, is there
some rule or code that prohibits exiting from the side?


No. Go for it.

On Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:28:36 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

My circuit breaker panel cabinet has 2 existing, already-installed
breakers with nothing attached. I would like to use one as a
dedicated line for a spare refrigerator in the basement. All of the
existing bx-cables exit the cabinet from the top, and _every_ existing
panel knock-out on the top of the cabinet is occupied. There are
knock-outs on the side of the cabinet, but I’m wondering, is there
some rule or code that prohibits exiting from the side?

Not that I've even heard of. I'm not an electrician but I think the
mnfgr made side-knockouts for you (and me) to use as necessary.
That's not to say that, if there are 3k little municipalities in the
US, a handful won't have some funny rules.

Sounds like some kind soul anticipated need of new circuits and
outfitted 'em. 15 amp?

I doubt your avg. spare fridge requires a dedicated circuit, but
if you put one on an existing circuit, ya gotta know the max
amperages load.

AQ

"The monkey and the baboon was playing 7-up.
The monkey won the money but he scared to pick it up.
The monkey stumbled, mama.
The baboon fell.
The monkey grab the money and he run like hell!"
- from "Dirty Motherfuyer", Roosevelt Sykes, around 1935

On Aug 25, 3:28*pm, wrote:
My circuit breaker panel cabinet has 2 existing, already-installed
breakers with nothing attached. *I would like to use one as a
dedicated line for a spare refrigerator in the basement. *All of the
existing bx-cables exit the cabinet from the top, and _every_ existing
panel knock-out on the top of the cabinet is occupied. *There are
knock-outs on the side of the cabinet, but I’m wondering, is there
some rule or code that prohibits exiting from the side?

All advice appreciated.
Thanks.
-Theodore.

Use the side KO's if you wish, or drill the correct sized hole in the
top if there is enough room left for an additional hole. If you use
the side holes you may want to use right angle BX connectors to keep
things tidy.

Joe

Anthony Diodati wrote:
"Alphonse Q Muthafuyer" wrote in message
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On Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:28:36 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:
My circuit breaker panel cabinet has 2 existing, already-installed
breakers with nothing attached. I would like to use one as a
dedicated line for a spare refrigerator in the basement. All of the
existing bx-cables exit the cabinet from the top, and _every_
existing panel knock-out on the top of the cabinet is occupied. There
are knock-outs on the side of the cabinet, but I'm wondering,
is there some rule or code that prohibits exiting from the side?

Not that I've even heard of. I'm not an electrician but I think the
mnfgr made side-knockouts for you (and me) to use as necessary.
That's not to say that, if there are 3k little municipalities in the
US, a handful won't have some funny rules.

Sounds like some kind soul anticipated need of new circuits and
outfitted 'em. 15 amp?

I doubt your avg. spare fridge requires a dedicated circuit, but
if you put one on an existing circuit, ya gotta know the max
amperages load.

I thought a refrigerator was supossed to be on it's own dedicated
circuit? Tony

I don't know if it's REQUIRED, but, if possible, it sounds like a good idea.
If something else that shares the circuit with the fridge goes a little
funny in the head (diswasher, toaster, etc.), you lose hundreds of bucks
worth of food.

"Alphonse Q Muthafuyer" wrote in message
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On Mon, 25 Aug 2008 13:28:36 -0700 (PDT), wrote:

My circuit breaker panel cabinet has 2 existing, already-installed
breakers with nothing attached. I would like to use one as a
dedicated line for a spare refrigerator in the basement. All of the
existing bx-cables exit the cabinet from the top, and _every_ existing
panel knock-out on the top of the cabinet is occupied. There are
knock-outs on the side of the cabinet, but I'm wondering, is there
some rule or code that prohibits exiting from the side?

Not that I've even heard of. I'm not an electrician but I think the
mnfgr made side-knockouts for you (and me) to use as necessary.
That's not to say that, if there are 3k little municipalities in the
US, a handful won't have some funny rules.

Sounds like some kind soul anticipated need of new circuits and
outfitted 'em. 15 amp?

I doubt your avg. spare fridge requires a dedicated circuit, but
if you put one on an existing circuit, ya gotta know the max
amperages load.

I thought a refrigerator was supossed to be on it's own dedicated circuit?
Tony

It's just apperances. Don't expect to win a beauty award for your panel.

I've found knock outs sometimes work better if you pound from inside out.
Don't use your replacable tip screw driver for pounding, or the screw driver
won't work right any more.

--
Christopher A. Young
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My circuit breaker panel cabinet has 2 existing, already-installed
breakers with nothing attached. I would like to use one as a
dedicated line for a spare refrigerator in the basement. All of the
existing bx-cables exit the cabinet from the top, and _every_ existing
panel knock-out on the top of the cabinet is occupied. There are
knock-outs on the side of the cabinet, but I’m wondering, is there
some rule or code that prohibits exiting from the side?

All advice appreciated.
Thanks.
-Theodore.