Recent content by DJGlover7

All, the shop will have an A/C for an office area within the shop (actually have run it on a 8-3 extension cord for a few summers). Now as for the disconnect, a local master electrician suggested the external disconnect at the shop building. He stated that if it where a code applicable...

pattenb, dbonne, Does this JPG look better/correct? Last question: zero, one, or two grounding rods at shop?

Roger all that. Thank you very much. The reason for the external disconnect is that we live in a county area that may get incorporated (fuzzy situation) and *if* incorporated (with no grandfathering), external disconnects are required. So,.... rather than argue with authorities at a later date...

All, I think the answer is pretty simple based on the feedback. It looks like I need to ground the disconnect panel independent of the neutral. I then pass only 3 conductors to the shop interior sub-panel (where the shop breakers will be). I have attached a JPG file that shows what I am talking...

Yes, I am in the great state of Texas. Are you referring to the disconnect panel/box? Would I then combine the neutral and ground in the interior breaker panel? DJ

All the aluminum cables are individual. Since I have already purchased the cables, looks like the #2 for ground should be OK. Thanks for the feed back. DJ

Second, third, and fourth that sentiment!

I have what I think is a simple question. I have built my shop and now I need to run a 240vac 100amp feed from the house panel (200amp with 100 amp breakers for the shop feed) to a shop panel. My local code requires a disconnect on the outside of the shop prior to the shop interior breaker...