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  "name": "When do I need to install a dedicated electrical subpanel for my workshop?",
  "description": "You need a subpanel if you plan to run 240V equipment, dust collectors, compressors, or a mini-split alongside standard tools without tripping household breaker",
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        "text": "You need an electrical subpanel if your planned machinery and climate control exceed your existing circuit capacity. Most basic sheds or detached garages have only a single 15-amp or 20-amp shared circuit, which cannot handle simultaneous tool use, dust extraction, air compressors, and an air conditioner. Installing a dedicated 60-amp to 100-amp subpanel provides separate 120V and 240V circuits for heavy equipment while preventing nuisance breaker trips. It also keeps your workshop's electrical draw from straining your main household breaker panel.",
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