General planning questions?

[troy]

Hi, this is my first post. Looks like a great site from what i've seen.

I am in the process of wiring/insulating/sheetrocking my 3 stall attached garage. I'm really looking for form over function and was wondering any tips or suggestiions to setting it up. Mostly looking for things you I would regret if I don't do it now. This will be a working garage and not a show garage.

How many outlets? Where? 240V? Lights?

It is pretty basic now. 35'x26' with 2 outlets, and 3 overhead lights. It will house the 2 daily drivers in the main stall and my project vehicle in the 3rd stall. A 4wheeler will also have to find spot. Otherwise it is a blank canvas.

Thanks,
Troy

 

[the intimidator]

how many outlets
i would go one outlet every 6 feet or so and put them around 5 feet of the ground saves bending over and crawling under and around stuff stored against the wall's remember not to put them all on the same breaker i would split them into 2 sections on 2 20 amp breakers

220
yes, what do you plan on running on 220 volt's if you are going to do a air compresser welder lift ect then you want outlets for all of them so you dont have to share on outlet for each tool i would do a minimum of 2 220 outlets one at the back of the shop and one rite by the garage door both on seperate breakers so you wont need to worry abought the compreser kicking on when you welding


lighting
floresents are very nice im not sure abought the correct spacing or how many but im sure somewon will chime in

hope that helps some welcome to garage junkies

 

[Uncle Buck]

Install a drop ladder from the ceiling for overhead storage, route lines of copper for air along the walls.

 

[alankulwicki7]

Here are my suggestions:

1. Lots of outlets. Like the first post said put them every 5 or 6 feet around the perimeter. I mounted mine at 48" and it seems to be a good height. I put 6 or 7 receptacles on each circuit but you could do a few more.

2. In my 24'x28" garage, I have (6) 8' flourescent lights (2 rows of 3). The fixtures I used hold (4) 4' T-8 lamps each. I wanted the 4' laps because 8' lamps can be a ***** to remove/install by yourself. I also did A and B switching so the 4 outside lights are switched seperately from the 2 inside lights. This allows for different light levels depending on the task. I think you can never have enough light so if I were you, I would install (9) 8' fixtures in 3 rows of 3.

3. Install a folding drop ladder like the previous post said.

JMO

 

[JohnZ]

Don't forget ceiling outlets for drop lights and extension cords on reels - keeps wires off the floor, and out of the way when you don't need them.

 

[imported_banzaitoyota]

What are you planning on doing?

What is your Electrical Supply(Existing)? How many open slots on the existing Panel?

Any Posssilbility/Interest in a Sub Panel to be for "Garage" Use?