Recent content by stan

Yes I got 4 wires going in from main panel. The ground rod was another question should I get the solid copper ground rod from Lowe's drill hole and drive it into the ground and hook ground there?

I am installing a sub panel in the garage and I was told by someone to run the service wire directly into the rear of the box through a knock out on rear of box so it is clean install. Is this good idea or should it be through top or bottom of box knock outs? Wire is coming from the house...

Well I did search and did not see anything that was what I was looking for so I asked a question which is what public forums are supposed to be for. Sorry that I offended anyone for asking questions if you do not feel it is worthy to response since you know more than me please dont then. This...

Thanks for the info that will get me started. I am going to run copper as well. Need to keep eye out for surplus sales or craigslist deals on the 2 gauge.

I need to rewire and run new service to my detached garage about 30 feet from the house. Currently there is overhead service that is stupid basically. I have already run gray PVC electrical conduit buried from garage to the house outside service box (did all this when we tore up backyard and...

My garage is about 30 feet away from house and I need to run new service. What is best most economical way to do this? Some people told me bury the wire and others said aerial. I dont care and dont know if one is better I just want something to plug stuff into at this point. Thanks