Recent content by silverbk

A separate 200 amp service to the garage is a good idea, but running a conduit back to the house is a violation of the National Electric Code.

Jake, I am a licensed master electrician with 20 years of residential wiring. To answer your question specifically you cannot change the breaker in your panel to 200 amps. You must purchase a new breaker panel. Hint, buy one of the same brand and configuration so you can reuse the breakers...

http://store.schumachermart.com/sc-200a.html This is the type of charger I use. I have one for my motorcycle and one for a truck that I don't use often. On the truck I have the unit actually mounted under the hood, and I used the ring terminals. For your setup all you would have to do is...

I am a noob here. I just found this incredible site. I want to build a detatched garage around 30 by 40 on my property. Where can I get some cheap or free blueprints? I would hate to spend $$$ on an architect around here for something so simple. I am located in NY State. Thanks for all your...