Installing a Garage Electrical Circuit
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Installing Garage Electrical Wiring: Sizing Electrical Wire for a Garage Panel, What size wire should I run from my house to my garage? © By: Dave Rongey |
Wiring a Garage Circuit
[ad#block]Electrical Question: What size wire should I run from my house to my garage?
- The garage is 150 feet from my house.
- I want to run a 60 Amp furnace that will be in the garage.
- The furnace will be the only thing on the run on this electrical circuit and circuit breaker.
This electrical wiring question came from: Bill, a Handyman from Senecaville, Ohio.
Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical wiring question Bill.
Installing Garage Electrical Wiring
Application: Installing a Garage Electrical Circuit.
Skill Level: Intermediate to Advanced – Best installed by a Licensed Contractor or Certified Electrician.
Tools Required: Basic Electricians Pouch Hand Tools, electric drill, auger bits and extension cord.
Estimated Time: Depends on personal level experience, ability to work with tools and install electrical circuit wiring.
Notice: Installing additional circuit wiring should be done through the local building authority, installed according to applicable local and national electrical codes, with a permit, and have the required inspections
Sizing Electrical Wire for a Garage Panel
The size of an electrical wire will be determined according to the load specifications for the equipment that will be connected and the method and material that will be used to install the circuit wiring.
- Sizing the electrical wire for a panel will depend on several factors, including:
- How long is the One Way run of wire.
- Will the wire be Aluminum or Copper.
- What Type of wire will be used.
- Will the wire be Overhead or Underground.
More about Electrical Wiring for a Garage
Electrical Calculations and Formulas
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- The following calculators will help determine the minimum size conductor needed based on a 3% Voltage Drop
- It does not take into consideration other factors such as
- Minimum ampacity based on the National Electric Code Table 310-16.
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