Instructions state place FS140 as close to Main Shutoff as possible and keep the wires as short as possible. I suggest moving current breakers closest to Main Shutoff to another location so you can place 20A dual pole breaker required for the FS140 closest to main shutoff. I do appreciate the suggestion of purchasing a 3/4" nipple.
FirstSurge documentation say double pole recommended. not sure i would trust using individual 20amp breaker either. siemens recommends the breaker to be nearest to line feed coming into the bus bar, which should be at the top.
I am getting ready install the Siemens FS140. I have an outside main meter panel with the ability to perfectly install the protector (my inside main panel is full). I live in central FL (very hot & wet in summer). Couple questions: (1) I have no neutral bar in my panel, just ground - I am assuming I can put both the neutral and ground on the same bar - is that correct? (2) I want the leads to be as short as possible - can I drill the 3/4" hole in the panel so I can hand it out the side, as opposed to hanging it upside down from the bottom punch out plugs? (3) In the install since I am putting the Siemens unit up against the main meter panel, can I just use a single threaded Rigid Threaded Nipple 3/4-InchxCL screwed into the Siemens and a Conduit lock-nut on the inside of the inside of the panel (with maybe some caulk to ensure a tight seal)? Thank you
Hi Marshall, I am not an electrician but: 1. I think the neutral and 'ground' are basically the same most places with no difference in potential between them so - Yes. 2. Yes, I used a stepper bit to drill my own hole in panel. 3. Sounds good to me. Again, these are just my opinions. All the best!
If your ground and neutal bars are not bonded and you put both on the ground you will trash the FS 140. Read the large red tag that comes with the FS 140.
A good video,I installed mine per instruction that came with FS140 and it said to use a double pole 20 amp breaker and to install it next to the main breaker by relocating the other breakers.
I believe it is supposed to shunt that surge to ground before it can go out on the other branches and damage equipment. In my experience with lightning in environments where all precautions were taken, it may jump around and damage random equipment so I can't say what will actually happen.
The surge protector needs to be at the top of your box. It needs to be first double 20 amp breaker. If a surge came in and your protction is at the bottom. Everything above surge protector will not be protected.
Instructions state place FS140 as close to Main Shutoff as possible and keep the wires as short as possible. I suggest moving current breakers closest to Main Shutoff to another location so you can place 20A dual pole breaker required for the FS140 closest to main shutoff. I do appreciate the suggestion of purchasing a 3/4" nipple.
Amazingly this is the best straight to the point video for FS140👍
Wow your knowledge amazes me Sir! Excellent video. Well done!!
Should be on a double pole breaker?! Never seen individual 20amp breaker per line.
FirstSurge documentation say double pole recommended. not sure i would trust using individual 20amp breaker either. siemens recommends the breaker to be nearest to line feed coming into the bus bar, which should be at the top.
I am getting ready install the Siemens FS140. I have an outside main meter panel with the ability to perfectly install the protector (my inside main panel is full). I live in central FL (very hot & wet in summer). Couple questions: (1) I have no neutral bar in my panel, just ground - I am assuming I can put both the neutral and ground on the same bar - is that correct? (2) I want the leads to be as short as possible - can I drill the 3/4" hole in the panel so I can hand it out the side, as opposed to hanging it upside down from the bottom punch out plugs? (3) In the install since I am putting the Siemens unit up against the main meter panel, can I just use a single threaded Rigid Threaded Nipple 3/4-InchxCL screwed into the Siemens and a Conduit lock-nut on the inside of the inside of the panel (with maybe some caulk to ensure a tight seal)? Thank you
Hi Marshall, I am not an electrician but: 1. I think the neutral and 'ground' are basically the same most places with no difference in potential between them so - Yes. 2. Yes, I used a stepper bit to drill my own hole in panel. 3. Sounds good to me. Again, these are just my opinions. All the best!
If your ground and neutal bars are not bonded and you put both on the ground you will trash the FS 140. Read the large red tag that comes with the FS 140.
A good video,I installed mine per instruction that came with FS140 and it said to use a double pole 20 amp breaker and to install it next to the main breaker by relocating the other breakers.
How does this provide surge protection exactly? When a surge happens how does it prevent surges to all the other breakers?
I believe it is supposed to shunt that surge to ground before it can go out on the other branches and damage equipment. In my experience with lightning in environments where all precautions were taken, it may jump around and damage random equipment so I can't say what will actually happen.
Isnt the black wire under tension?
The surge protector needs to be at the top of your box. It needs to be first double 20 amp breaker. If a surge came in and your protction is at the bottom. Everything above surge protector will not be protected.