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Why is not wanting to drill out the panel the anti christ If something goes wrong drilling the panel I then have to pay to power company to come drop power to the house then rewire the panel

I was using southwires wire gauge calculator Thought it was a sticky on here I’ll have to look on a desk top I’ll double check #3 on here later on a desk top

Yes WA

I’m not an expert that’s why I’m not comfortable drilling the main panel. Normally when your not comfortable with something that’s the safest choice

Adding 2 fittings to not have to be concerned about drilling there the main issue panel doesn’t seem overly complex

I’m not arguing my recollection of reading was it’s was not tied back. I’ll re read that

Not drilling the panel

I am not drilling the main panel 1awg THWN is loose wire and can’t be loose inside a wall is my understanding

Copper Should have 3 wires since a detached building has to be grounded to a grounding rod not back to the main panel But I guess you are correct there will be a 4th earth wire in the sub to panel going out to a grounding rod

Thanks everyone and I'll try and do my best explaining my plan 1 - Has to pass inspection - WA state 2 - trying to keep 1 wire type no transitions 3 - don't want to drill the back of the main panel (call me chicken but worried about messing it up but i might on the Shop side since its simple to...