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Garage Wiring. |
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bought a 240 Volt Mig welder and needed to upgrade the wiring in my
garage to supply the voltage for it. While I was at it I decided it
was time to run power for lights and extra 20 Amp plugs for my high
power requirements. I will do the hard part of the install myself
and have a licensed electrician do the final hookup to the main
panel and double check my work before making it live. I will also
apply for a permit to make it a legal install.
I started by installing a sub panel next to the main but inside the garage. I used 8 gauge wire and ran it through 1/2" flex conduit from one box to the other. I have two open ports on the main panel so I will use a 50 amp double pole circuit breaker to power the sub panel. From there I plan on a 30 Amp double pole circuit breaker for 240v for the welder plug plus a 20 amp 120v for shop lights and 20 amp 120v for additional plugs. The pic below is rough work.
l use lighted switches throughout the house.
Power for the overhead lights.
The overhead lights.
Let there be light
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