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    Running electric to new garage

    The box below my meter looks like it has space for a couple of breakers. Is it possible to come off of this to the garage instead of the main box inside the house? It would be a lot easier to run the wire to the pole instead of inside. https://photos.app.goo.gl/CBo1ShXJqjdTgLdKA...
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    Running electric to new garage

    So garage is mostly done, still waiting for the garage door to come in. I have two 2 inch conduit entries. With some other projects I have to finish, it will be a little while before I get the electric ran, but still runs through my mind on best path to run it. I am going to have to go under my...
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    Running electric to new garage

    Thanks for the responses. So now I am thinking 2-2-2-4 MHF in 2" conduit as I will have several bends in it to clear obstacles. One more question, can I use schedule 80 above ground and schedule 40 underground? I have a dog that likes to chew and don't think he would chew the conduit, but he...
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    Running electric to new garage

    I was mainly thinking direct burial for ease of installation and cost savings. At a previous home I had ran electric to the garage and ran copper and it had to be in conduit. Is there any advantages to running conduit besides protection? I don't see any damage issues between the house and the...
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    Running electric to new garage

    I am having a garage built soon and have a few questions on the electrical. First thing I have to get the conduit for the builder before the concrete is poured. The garage will be less than 60 feet away and plan is to add 90 amp breaker in the house and run direct burial aluminum from house to...
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