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Posted by EXT on December 11, 2006, 4:12 pm
Run a heavy cable to the workshop and install a sub-panel in the workshop to
feed each circuit that you require.
> Thanks Nate, do you have any recomendations as to wire size,and or breaker
> amps. The main panel is about 100ft. from shop area.
> Woody2
>
> N8N wrote:
>>> I am going to have a 200amp. heavy up done , but later plan to add to
>>> Garage/worshop area. What type of wire is suitable for use of air
>>> compressor
>>> rated @ 20amp. also would like to add overhead flurosent light, run
>>> power
>>> saws grinder etc. Should I have dedicated circuits, please advise best
>>> route
>>> to go.
>>> Thanks Woody2
>>
>>For a workshop area, I would plan on having several spare 20A breakers
>>available for installation of outlets etc. the more circuits the better
>>just in case you end up having a helper working in there with you and
>>you end up using two or more appliances simultaneously.
>>
>>I'd keep the lighting separate from the receps. because eventually you
>>will trip a breaker no matter how well you plan, and it sucks finding
>>the door in the dark.
>>
>>good luck
>>
>>nate
>
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