Main panel installed at floor level in garage

[Joshua L. Frederick]

200 amp Wadsworth split bus. How would you all comment on the location, so close to the floor? House built in '68. Front cover had some rusting, but connections & such looked good. Also, I believe Wadsworth panels have a "secondary" or "inner" cover with top & bottom screws, correct? This one obviously didn't. Can you puchase these covers separately?

I realize there are some other issues, like the wire coming out of the front and the hose bib right above, but I'm mainly inquiring about the location.

Thanks in advance.

[Gerry Beaumont]

Hi Joshua,

The height of the panel isn't an issue, however access to it is an issue on top of the other problems you pointed out.

Regards

Gerry

[Michael D. Thomas]

Ignition source within 18" of garage floor.

[Jeffrey R. Pope]

Originally Posted by mthomas2

Ignition source within 18" of garage floor.

That's a bit of a stretch. . .

[William E. Siegel]

working clearance is the big issue

[Wayne B. Wilson]

I would say clearance , a issue . I had switch gear , sitting on the floor, in a basement so that is not a problem. I do have a question though. Panel outside mounted about 4 inches off the ground in a extreme wet area . Would anyone write it up?