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I'm using 100 amp rated alum 2-2-2-4, it has 3 black #2 gauge, 1 #4 gauge with a yellow stripe. I'm using the #4 as my ground. Mark one of the #2 with white tape to be neutral, the other #2's are the hots. I did a continuity check at the other end to find the neutral with a DVM.

I'm doing similar. From the house main 200 amp, I'm running Alu 2224 under ground through 1.5" Ele PVC to my detached garage, about 75 feet to my 100 amp sub. Easy enough, the question now is; the cable markings, or lack of. Of the 4 conductors, 2 are plain black (no marks), one is marked with a...

I have more confidence in asking a local contractor, instead of getting BS from you guys.

The two side walls inside make for a tight space when a truck f150 or car is parked inside. I only need it as a single car garage with work and entry space on both sides. The two 9' doors only gives 18" between vehicle and wall.

I bought a house built above the garage. What would be involved structure wise to remove the center column and the two 9' , and replace them with a single 16' door?