Recent content by zman1969

Is there much difference in the std vs.1/2 size breakers costwise? I know the biggest expense will be the copper wiring. I'm going to have to connect on the other side of the garage to the new garage probably 50-60', what guage cable will I need for those amps/distance? sorry for all the...

do I really need 60 spaces ? :) what size do breaker panels come in? 100a 125a and? I am thinking 100a is enough as the biggest things I will have is the Mig, auto lift, a/c, compressor the rest is for lighting and smaller tools its an autmotive shop, no lathes or mills or such

Wow thanks for the suggestions guys, I'm amazed at the number of replys -so quickly. I wanted to ask because not enough is bad and too much is wasted money. what amp is needed for A/C? 30?

Heat it? giggle I live in Texas! lots of heat here, in winter I can use a propane heater if needed. 200 amps? Wow i was thinking 150A at the worst. Is that too big to tie onto my house connection?

Hello I am a newby to this site and I need some help. I am building a 30x30 shop and I want to know what I should plan for it's needs I will be running a 220v mig, above ground lift, 60-80 gallon compressor and plan on adding AC to it later- along with 4 8" lights- maybe more, and alot of 110v...