Recent content by clanure

Awesome! Can't wait to have power and lights in the shop. Especially with winter coming and the nights getting longer. Thanks again!

So, because the neutral and ground are bonded, I can add another lay in lug like the one on the bottom of the pic above for the neutral? Thanks!

Hey All, So, I've finished trenching, gotten the conduit in the trench, purchased and installed the panel, and purchased the wire (ouch!). I'm ready to run the wire and start getting everything hooked up, but I've got a minor issue that I'm not sure of the correct way to solve. On my meter...

Excellent! Thank you all so much for the info. I've done plenty of 120 circuits (switches & outlets, etc.), but this is my first panel and 220. I want the job done right, so I'm trying to learn as much as possible. Thanks again!

So, I've started working on the electrical, but I've ran into a small issue that I don't think will be a big deal, but certainly want others opinions on the matter. I chose to up-size my conduit to 2" PVC, but the 100A box I have doesn't have a 2" knock-out in the back (only the sides). Is it...

Thank you for that information. Yes, it does freeze and I do have footers below the frost line. I've never even heard of a frost sleeve, so I really appreciate the info. Thanks again!

Very good to know, Thank You! Will definitely make for a better looking install. I thought so too, but the inspector (who suggested it be added in the first place), signed off on it before the pour, so hopefully I'm good...

Hello, Been lurking for quite a while, learning what I can. My shop construction just got finished, but the flooring, lighting, hvac, and electrical are on me. Here's my intro for pics of the shop: https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=370981 Figure I'd start with the...

Hi everybody! Been lurking on here for years, learning what I can, but now it's time to throw my hat in the ring. Well, it took longer than I ever thought it would, but it is finally done. My dream shop (30x40x14) has been erected. I signed papers with the contractor in May 2017 and he...

Hello, Longtime lurker and occasional poster, but finally have something worth posting about. My 30x40 detached metal building should be going up in the next few weeks, and I couldn't be more excited. While I sit here recovering from surgery I like to think about all the 'next steps' for once...

Hey Everyone, New to GJ, but have been reading and absorbing for a few weeks. Been working out of my 3-car attached garage for a few years now and finally got tired of bad lighting and freezing in the winter. Right now it's the standard cookie cutter house garage with 3 Incandescent...

Thank you all for your replies. I definitely have a bunch of things to consider, but everything seems like it's going in the right direction. I like the idea of large CFL's to replace the incandescent's and adding T8 fixtures to round it out, but don't like the idea of running new lines (walls...

Hello, This is my first post and admittedly I'm a bit of a noob, but I've been reading on here for a couple of weeks now and have already tackled a unit heater install with help from you guys. This question however escapes my 'search' capabilities. I've got a 3-car attached garage that has 3...