Recent content by Jimmyn

You need to first check local codes, some municipalities require you have this done by a licensed electrician. Most of the time, the power company will pull your meter for you, then put it back when you're done. But, often they won't put it back without an inspection, so, again check before...

Actually, your existing garage (or really the circuit to it) isn't to code. There should be over current protection (breaker or fuse) at the meter. But, an overhead line between the garages would meet National Electrical Code, but, you'd need to check local code.

One thing you'll want to do is to put steel plates on the studs where the holes for the wires are. These go on the edge of the stud and are covered by the wall board so that no one drives a nail into the wires. You can find these at any hardware/home improvement store. They're 1-1/2 inches...