Edit2: Still getting the hang of SE, cant leave a comment so just wanted to say thank you to everyone who provided their wisdom and helped me out. Wasn't expecting such detailed responses. Thanks again, God bless!
Edit: As requested please see the attached photos.
Edit2: Still getting the hang of SE, cant leave a comment so just wanted to say thank you to everyone who provided their wisdom and helped me out. Wasn't expecting such detailed responses. Thanks again, God bless!
Edit: As requested please see the attached photos.
Edit: As requested please see the attached photos.
Edit2: Still getting the hang of SE, cant leave a comment so just wanted to say thank you to everyone who provided their wisdom and helped me out. Wasn't expecting such detailed responses. Thanks again, God bless!
Edit: As requested please see the attached photos.
@manassehkatz-Moving 2 Codidact Thank you for the reply. As you and a few repliers mentioned, I figured out how to upload some photos so hopefully there is some more clarity. I appreciate the guidance. As you said, location does seem like the driving factor behind not using that space. If I need to add another circuit to one of the available spaces on the service panel, it seems like I'd have to run the wires from the intake of the subpanel, down and through to the exterior service panel. This seems like the quickest way to add a circuit, not sure that is code complaint though.
It is also possible that you can use "half size" breakers to add more circuits. Or merge small circuits, within certain constraints. Or it may be time to add another subpanel using 2 of the spaces in the main panel.
This is also a possibility and would require some research into the feasibility and complexity. Main reason is to add more receptacles in the garage for a fridge, air compressor, tool chargers, etc. Currently only have 2 receptacles which power a freezer and the garage door motor on the ceiling. I've already popped the breaker a few times plugging into same outlet as freezer. Too much of a hassle to plug into the ceiling every time. Ive read that its best to have a dedicated circuit for large appliances. So if I add a fridge and other smaller things to a circuit with a freezer and garage motor, I feel this might be too many.
Either way, please take a look at the photos (edited into the question) and let me know what you think! Thanks again.
Edit: As requested please see the attached photos.
Edit2: Still getting the hang of SE, cant leave a comment so just wanted to say thank you to everyone who provided their wisdom and helped me out. Wasn't expecting such detailed responses. Thanks again, God bless!
Edit: As requested please see the attached photos.
@manassehkatz-Moving 2 Codidact Thank you for the reply. As you and a few repliers mentioned, I figured out how to upload some photos so hopefully there is some more clarity. I appreciate the guidance. As you said, location does seem like the driving factor behind not using that space. If I need to add another circuit to one of the available spaces on the service panel, it seems like I'd have to run the wires from the intake of the subpanel, down and through to the exterior service panel. This seems like the quickest way to add a circuit, not sure that is code complaint though.
It is also possible that you can use "half size" breakers to add more circuits. Or merge small circuits, within certain constraints. Or it may be time to add another subpanel using 2 of the spaces in the main panel.
This is also a possibility and would require some research into the feasibility and complexity. Main reason is to add more receptacles in the garage for a fridge, air compressor, tool chargers, etc. Currently only have 2 receptacles which power a freezer and the garage door motor on the ceiling. I've already popped the breaker a few times plugging into same outlet as freezer. Too much of a hassle to plug into the ceiling every time. Ive read that its best to have a dedicated circuit for large appliances. So if I add a fridge and other smaller things to a circuit with a freezer and garage motor, I feel this might be too many.
Either way, please take a look at the photos (edited into the question) and let me know what you think! Thanks again.
