30 amp outlet

[boomer12831]

I am installing a 30 amp outlet on the side of my shop so I can plug in a travel trailer. The outlet will be directly under the panel probably about 2 -3 feet away. Can I use 10-2 wiring for this? Also would this require a GFI outlet? Thanks

 

[pattenp]

10-2 is ok for 30A and GFCI is not required for 30A outlets. But I would consider putting it on a GFCI breaker.

 

[Norcal]

A travel trailer is 120V so 10/2 is fine, a GFCI is not required.

 

[boomer12831]

Thank you Patten and Norcal

 

[Stuff]

Assuming outside you would need to use UF cable and not NM. If subject to physical damage you would need some sort of conduit and then it would be simpler to use individual wires.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

Assuming outside you would need to use UF cable and not NM. If subject to physical damage you would need some sort of conduit and then it would be simpler to use individual wires.

good catch

OP is this inside or outside?

 

[boomer12831]

The panel is inside. I am drilling a hole to the outside about a foot under the panel. I will mount an all weather box outside and run a short piece of conduit through the wall and straight up in to the box. When I built the garage, I sheet rocked the entire garage except about 32'' of the wall where the panel is. I just remove the front cover on the panel and then the upper and lower pieces of OSB, remove the insulation, and I can run the wire right out of the bottom of the box to the outside and right into the box. I am using a piece of 10-2 NM and it will be in conduit. When I upgraded my compressor, I just pulled the OSB off and ran the new wire up thru the attic and down in to the box where the compressor plugs in. Very little sheet rock repair where the outlet is.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

The panel is inside. I am drilling a hole to the outside about a foot under the panel. I will mount an all weather box outside and run a short piece of conduit through the wall and straight up in to the box. When I built the garage, I sheet rocked the entire garage except about 32'' of the wall where the panel is. I just remove the front cover on the panel and then the upper and lower pieces of OSB, remove the insulation, and I can run the wire right out of the bottom of the box to the outside and right into the box. I am using a piece of 10-2 NM and it will be in conduit. When I upgraded my compressor, I just pulled the OSB off and ran the new wire up thru the attic and down in to the box where the compressor plugs in. Very little sheet rock repair where the outlet is.

If thats the case, then you dont even need conduit since u can run the wire inside the wall....