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Ok, I went to Lowes today, and hanging out in the electrical section I got all psyched up and bought the stuff to do a subpanel for my basement. Right now the lights, electrical outlets, theater power, and power into my shop and rest of the basement are all on one circuit.
My thought is to cut that circuit from my main panel, attach to the subpanel, then separate out the lighting, home theater etc. It doesn't change the overall amperage coming into the basement, but separates it out if say my circular saw pops a breaker.
Has anyone done subpanels in their room to split off the HT? Is it overkill? Or does it have some advantages I may not be aware of?
My thought is to cut that circuit from my main panel, attach to the subpanel, then separate out the lighting, home theater etc. It doesn't change the overall amperage coming into the basement, but separates it out if say my circular saw pops a breaker.
Has anyone done subpanels in their room to split off the HT? Is it overkill? Or does it have some advantages I may not be aware of?