Can I install it inside the panel as our condo has drywall all around the panel?

On Thu, 16 Apr 2015 09:58:47 -0700 (PDT),
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Can I install it inside the panel as our condo has drywall all around the panel?

Yes, no, maybe, I don't know...
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On Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 12:58:52 PM UTC-4, wrote:
Can I install it inside the panel as our condo has drywall all around the panel?

Will it even fit? As to code aspects, IDK, but I would guess
it probably isn't OK to install anything in the panel other
than the breakers it was intended for. Gfre will probably see
this and have the answer. But, depending on who makes the
panel, there are surge protectors in the form factor of a
circuit breaker that you could use, if one is available for
your panel. I think Square D makes them, maybe Siemens too.

On 4/16/2015 12:58 PM, wrote:
Can I install it inside the panel as our condo has drywall all around the panel?


What do the instructions say? Or when you called customer service?
Most things like that have a tech line to call for help.

On Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 1:21:37 PM UTC-4, trader_4 wrote:
On Thursday, April 16, 2015 at 12:58:52 PM UTC-4, wrote:
Can I install it inside the panel as our condo has drywall all around the panel?

Will it even fit? As to code aspects, IDK, but I would guess
it probably isn't OK to install anything in the panel other
than the breakers it was intended for. Gfre will probably see
this and have the answer. But, depending on who makes the
panel, there are surge protectors in the form factor of a
circuit breaker that you could use, if one is available for
your panel. I think Square D makes them, maybe Siemens too.

Another problem. Surge protectors have lights to indicate
that they are working, not shot. With it inside the panel,
you won't be able to see it.

I take it the problem with the drywall is that it's a finished
area and you don't want to mount it to the drywall?

On Thu, 16 Apr 2015 13:30:29 -0400, Ed Pawlowski wrote:

On 4/16/2015 12:58 PM, wrote:
Can I install it inside the panel as our condo has drywall all around the panel?


What do the instructions say? Or when you called customer service?
Most things like that have a tech line to call for help.

Some instructions say to be installed by a licensed electrician?

Yes, it is finished drywall in the hall of our condo.

Thanks I'll try that.

Thanks I'll look into that

On Thu, 16 Apr 2015 11:45:51 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

Thanks I'll try that.

Be very wary

On Thu, 16 Apr 2015 11:46:54 -0700 (PDT),
wrote:

Thanks I'll look into that

I can't see it from here

Can I install it inside the panel as our condo has drywall all around the panel?

I never heard of it done that way. It is not likely that the device would be approved for that type of installation.

Off the top of my head I am thinking that you could possibly install an access door (6" x 6"?) below the panel and mount the device properly through the access door. McMaster-Carr has a lot of choices in access doors. I think that I saw a few at Home Depot. Below is a link to access doors on Amazon.

http://tinyurl.com/AmazonAccessDoors

John Grabowski
http://www.MrElectrician.TV

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No,that's dangerous.

Has caused fires.

Major fines if you're caught.

Choked to death on it.