Recent content by IdaSpode

If that pic shows the whole trench, and you are worried about curving the conduit, just put a 45 sweep in the middle. Here is mine, had to use a 45* right after the 90* sweep dropping from the house 'cuz that was as close as I could get to the house with the trencher. Laid the conduit in the...

Yes, as already said, use 10/3 w/ground, red & black hots, white neutral and a bare ground. 1 1/2" conduit is overkill, I'd use 1" max. Around here (SW) Idaho, if using PVC conduit, we are required to use schedule 80 for the sweeps and risers.

I have given steel panels some thought and will investigate the cost. Thanks. I called about having foam sprayed on, kinda pricey at $1/sq foot per inch of foam and he wasn't sure if the plastic film on the existing insulation would hold up to the heat of the foam going off. He's coming by...

Building in question: Pole barn construction on 4” 34(W) x 30(L) slab, main area 24(W) x 30(L), separate partitioned 10(W) x 20(L) “office”, leftover slab area is 10x10 covered patio, 11’ ceiling height, 3/12 pitch, about 14’ at peak. Metal roofing and siding with about 3” insulation installed...