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Thanks for the clarification, Stewart! Sounds like the electrician is doing what the estimate said, and I was wrong about the capacity of #8 aluminum. Pete

My electrician installed 8 gauge aluminum wire cable (3 insulated + ground) to power a 6000 watt heater - 25 amps at 240V. I'm wondering if this is big enough. I read in a different thread on this site that heater circuits should be rated at 125%. So 25 x 1.25 is 31.25 amps. I also thought...

Thanks everybody! I like the conduit idea. It saves me from having to guess how many / what size wires to run. :willy_nil Now I just have to figure out how many / what size conduits to install. I'm thinking a couple of 1 inch conduits should do it. :headscrat Pete

I am getting ready to finish/drywall the interior of the garage. The garage has its own service panel. Are there any code issues if I add a junction box in the attic and run a spare cable from the junction box to the breaker panel? I would leave the wire unconnected at both ends, just tucked...

Todd, If you're interested in electric infrared heaters, check out these. http://www.bbcind.com/thermazoneheaters.asp My electric company is recommending these for my 1300 sq ft garage. Three 6000 watt units would give me 61000 BTU. Ask your electric company about off-peak (interruptable)...

Another new guy here. 32x40 pole barn with 10' sides. Concrete floor with no insulation underneath. I'm getting ready to insulate and add heat. Trying to decide between overhead radiant and hot air. I like the idea of an overhead radiant heater - but can it be used with an uninsulated...