220 split in garage

[kayaker2]

In my house I have a 60 amp breaker W/220 running to the garage wire is 3/10 to a fused load center in the garage with 4 fuses. in the garage I would like to switch out with an 6 breaker load center. any problems with splitting the 220 line. 110 and 110. and is it possible to hook up another load center with a shut off to plug my 220 welder in and use it.
Bob K

 

[theoldwizard1]

First, the breaker in the house is too large. For 10/3 (plus ground I assume), depending on the distance to the garage, the biggest breaker you should have is a 50A for short runs (attached garage), or more realistically a 30A (of course we are talking 30A on each leg).

I have the exact same wiring and it is connected to a 30A breaker at the main panel in the house.

The purpose of a load center/breaker panel is to split 220 in to separate 110 legs (or keep it together for a 220 load) and to provide a disconnect before any loads are connected.

I'm not an electrician, but it sounds like you need to hire one !

 

[mrb]

First, the breaker in the house is too large. For 10/3 (plus ground I assume), depending on the distance to the garage, the biggest breaker you should have is a 50A for short runs (attached garage), or more realistically a 30A (of course we are talking 30A on each leg).


I'm not an electrician, but it sounds like you need to hire one !

you cannot protect 10awg wire with a 50 amp beaker (there are a couple exceptions for welders and motors which dont apply here)