Need some electrical help.

[RINELL88]

Thinking about doing some electrical work my self but want to make sure i'm on the right path.

Im wanting to add 4-5 outlets on this wall(pic below) and another that already has dry wall on it.

I have two ideas and am not sure which one would be better. Should/could I pig tail into the existing outlet and keep pig tailing till I get the 4-5 outlets? Or should I put a junction box in the attic? Also how close can I put an outlet to the breaker box?

When it comes to the wall that has the dry wall what would be the easiest way to add 3-4 outlets? Cut the dry wall bigger than the box then re dry wall?

Also how many outlets could be put on the breaker safely?

 

[rkevins]

do you have any empty spaces to add brakers in the box ?
what do you plan on running on the rec. you plan to add ?
what else is on the braker with the rec in the wall you are thinking of adding to ?

 

[RINELL88]

do you have any empty spaces to add brakers in the box ?
what do you plan on running on the rec. you plan to add ?
what else is on the braker with the rec in the wall you are thinking of adding to ?

Yes I have plenty of open spaces in the main breaker
plan on running a air compressor, maybe a small welder, then just small power tools.
Not 100% sure what else is on the existing breaker, their is only 4 outlets in the garage and when that breaker is off they have no power. have not checked to see if their is anything else on that breaker but will check into it tomorrow night.

 

[jasonreck71]

I would run 2 20 amp circuits 1 dedicated to the compressor and a 110v welder, unless of course these are both 220v. then on the second circuit maybe 5 outlets

 

[rkevins]

I agree with jasonreck71 I would run some dedicated circuits from the panel, some 110v some 220v and a 220 welder plug it is very easy with no drywall. and as far as I know you can put a plug under the breaker box.