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Good thought. In my case I have 20 2 gang outlet boxes or 40 outlets. Are you saying in your example that would be 10 outlets or 5 double gang boxes? This is where something like Exrangers leapfrogging would help by adding a circuit, right? Are there other scenarios to help with what you are...

Thanks for the advice, guys. Let me do a little work on this. I am bound to come up with something more.

Are you saying to use 2 circuits say for a wall of outlets. Leapfrogging the connections so they alternate circuit breakers?

Yep. I saw that- trying to reset a GFCI outlet up that high would be a mess. Because of that I was trying to tie it in with all the other receptacles that would be protected. Those GFCI breakers are pricey. Nearly $50 to control a single receptacle seemed expensive.

I have the space. I can see what you are doing. Compartmentalizing circuits by function. I like what you are doing. I had been looking at minimizing the number of circuits.

Hi. I really appreciate the explanations. Yes, I have a 100A sub panel. The garage/shop is 1200sqft with a 500sqft attic. To repeat back so I have it right- The 2 garage receptacles required can be on the same circuit as the additional 18 I had planned, as well as the outdoor...

What about the part, "This circuit shall have no other outlets". Doesn't that mean no other garage workshop outlets on this circuit with the exception of readily accessible outdoor receptacle outlets?

I am about to wire my new detached garage/shop. If it matters, it cannot and will not be able to be used as a dwelling structure. My state of TN uses NEC 2017. 210.52(G)(1) Garages- In each attached garage and in each detached garage with electric power, at least one receptacle outlet shall...

Thanks for the input. I had not thought of that.

Another question- I just saw some use both vinyl and aluminum soffit for a garage ceiling. How do those compare on price and weight as compared to a metal ceiling?

Thanks for the measurements. I will make the necessary changes

My garage door nearly scraps the trusses. Can someone tell me how tall the ribs are on the steel ceiling panels?

Yes, I have the drawings. I bought the trusses myself. I am sure if I use drywall it would have to be 5/8" due to the 2' centers.

Yes, I know most houses today are built with trusses on 2' centers. If I recall, the load rating on these attic trusses is 30 lb/ft2. I am not looking to store super heavy stuff up in the attic area above. I just have no experience with loading of trusses.

My garage uses attic trusses on 2' centers. I had thought I would use drywall, but read about concerns with the weight of the drywall. Is the weight issue a real concern? What other options should I consider?

Just what I needed to know. I will check with the inspector just in case. Thanks all.

I am sorry. I did not explain myself regarding wiring. From what I have read electrical code as to how a garage is wired is different if the garage has "finished" walls vs unfinished walls. For instance, wiring between two electrical outlets must have the romex run up the stud, through the...

It is still several months away, but I am now considering wiring and wall finishes for my new garage. The garage has a 4' stem wall with 7' studs above. I do not want it unfinished with exposed studs. Originally, I intended to put up drywall followed by white pegboard or pvc slat wall...

Hey Randy, Thanks for the photos. It really helps visualization. I am in the planning stages for my electrical. I want to make the receptacles in the ceiling close to the lights. Did you already have outlets up in the ceiling? Or did you run the outlets after you arranged your lights?

Any chance you could show a photo ? I have a 24x48x11 (H) workshop. I was looking at these lights for it. I just did not know how many I needed.