Normally the main is on the top but you can install a service panel with the main on the bottom unless local codes prohibit it.
The panel and breaker have to be of the same manufacturer. This way the breaker will fit into the panel. If the panel has a push in bus bar, the breaker must also be the type to accept the bus bar. If the bus bars in the panel are of the bolt in type then the breaker also has to be a bolt in breaker.
No, a Cutler Hammer will not work in a GE panel or vice versa.
Not exactly sure what your question is and you need to make sure you are in compliance with electrical code for your jurisdiction. But, generally speaking you install a large breaker (let's say 100A 2 pole breaker to power the sub panel) just as you would install any other breaker in the presently used (hot) panel, and the proper sized cable then goes from old to new and terminates on the main lugs of the new panel. Ground and neutral are usually isolated from each other in the sub panel but depends on other factors as to location of the sub panel, etc.
A 100-A sub-panel would be fed from a 100-A breaker.
Normally the main is on the top but you can install a service panel with the main on the bottom unless local codes prohibit it.
The panel and breaker have to be of the same manufacturer. This way the breaker will fit into the panel. If the panel has a push in bus bar, the breaker must also be the type to accept the bus bar. If the bus bars in the panel are of the bolt in type then the breaker also has to be a bolt in breaker.
A circuit breaker for a 110 volt system typically resembles a rectangular switch within a breaker box or electrical panel. It may have a switch or lever that can be toggled to the "on" or "off" position to control the flow of electricity in the circuit. The amperage rating on the breaker will indicate how much current it can safely handle before tripping to protect the circuit from overload.
To prevent frost behind a breaker panel, ensure proper insulation is installed around the breaker panel to maintain consistent temperature levels. Additionally, seal any gaps or openings around the panel to prevent cold air from entering and causing condensation. Regularly check for any signs of moisture buildup and address any issues promptly.
It is inserting a breaker into a service panel.
No, a Cutler Hammer will not work in a GE panel or vice versa.
If you don't have a Westinghouse breaker, you should use a breaker that is compatible with your electrical panel. Consult the panel's specifications or a qualified electrician to determine the appropriate replacement breaker for your specific panel. Using an incompatible breaker can be dangerous and may violate electrical codes.
Not exactly sure what your question is and you need to make sure you are in compliance with electrical code for your jurisdiction. But, generally speaking you install a large breaker (let's say 100A 2 pole breaker to power the sub panel) just as you would install any other breaker in the presently used (hot) panel, and the proper sized cable then goes from old to new and terminates on the main lugs of the new panel. Ground and neutral are usually isolated from each other in the sub panel but depends on other factors as to location of the sub panel, etc.
A 100-A sub-panel would be fed from a 100-A breaker.
Possibly. Depends on which model Siemens breaker you have.
I know of no code restrictions on making a panel movable except that the panel must be accessible, meaning not requiring the removal of anything to get to it, and no breaker can be higher than 6' 7''. That pretty much eliminates the possibility of doing what you ask.
Look to see if the 30 amp panel is fed with a two wire or a three wire. If it is a two wire then you are out of luck. If the panel is fed with a three wire then the panel should have the neutral terminated in the panel. It is this neutral that you need for 120 volt connections. You didn't state how many panel slots there are in the panel. If you are able install a 15 amp breaker into the panel and connect the wires going to the load. The black wire will go to the breaker and the white wire will go to the neutral bar in the panel.