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Getting some conflicting answers on what size copper wire to run thru my conduit to my detached shop. From my house 200 amp panel to the shop is 65' - 70', I want 100 amp to the shop panel. I have a 125 panel in the shop now, and will put a 100 amp breaker in the main house panel. So should...

Who was it that had done the suspended wall shelving that hung from the ceiling with all thread rod, and had the sliding doors on it ?? I've looked all night and drank a 6 pack while searching...:beer:

Question, wiring up my outlets now, Do I have to use a GFCI outlet or can I use the GFCI Breaker ? If I have to use the outlet, I'm gonna put them all in one location.

I was given a Cutler Hammer 125a panel, to use as my subpanel in my detached shop. Today I come home to find 80' of 2" pvc conduit, and 75' of 2-2-2-4 alum. service wire dropped at my shop door :headscrat Get a call from my buddy to say they had it left over from a job and was told to get rid...

Need to place my ground rod at my barn. How far from the floor/wall should it be and do I only need one rod ??

Going to pigtail my outlets. How long of a pigtail should I make.

At the point of running my conduit from Hose panel to the shop sub panel. I need to run my conduit thru the block wall to connect to the house panel. What's the best way to get thru the block wall?

I did a search first but didn't find my answer. I was given 8 spools of 12 ga wire to run in my conduit for outlets and lights. The colors are Black, White, Green, Red, Yellow, and don't remember the other color. My plan is to use black, white and green, for as long as it lasts. Does it...

After a bust on another grow house. My neighbor works for the power company and he gave me 3 rolls of #2 copper (100' - 150' rolls). Could I use this in my 2" buried conduit. It's 55' from the house to the shop sub panel.

With it being a rainy day, I walked out to the detached shop, and noted a wet spot, w/ some standing water on the floor. It appears that I have a low spot there. Is there something I can put down to fill in the low spot :headscrat Like a self leveling concrete or :confused:

Did a search earlier, but not really finding my answer. How many outlets, can I put on a circuit, with a 20amp breaker ? The wire should be 12-3 correct ?

who was it that had posted the link for the lighting?? Lost my link, and can't remember who had posted it before. thanks.

... or what ever I call it that day. I've done alot of the work myself, except for the times that my Dad comes over to help, and the group of Jeep Club friends that helped set the trusses. Heck even my wife has pitched in to help. Now on to the pics... Poles have been set, I later pulled up...

where can I find a good heavy duty type deadbolt?? It's for a steel door that will lead into my tool room/ enclosed shop area.

Is it best to use screws or nails?? Got about 48 sheets to hang Monday.

My brother n law/ sister just bought a place with a detached garage. The PO hung some dark paneling up, and they are wanting to prime and paint the paneling. So they asked me what to use...Anyone have a good answer on what to use??

Was told by several people that the floor needs to be roughed up. So would it be better to do a light broom on a fresh poured floor (this weekend) or to slick it smooth?? :headscrat Wanting to make it easier on this DIYer. Thanks.

I need to put a water line across my shop before concrete goes in. What Size line should I do 1/2 or 3/4 inside a sleeve?? Thanks

Getting ready to form my floor for Concrete...What size electric conduit should i use for the electric panel?? Waiting for someone to come by from the Electric Co (1.5 weeks already), to see if I can run 400 amp to the house. Stubbing up some 1" for Cable/Sat, Phone, several spares. Thanks in...

In the process of putting a metal roof on my 30 X 48 Pole barn, and need to cut some of the sheets. What to use to make the cuts??