Running elect to a sea container

[bmxdukie]

Hi folks. I have a 100 amp service in my back garage.
Over the summer i build a sea container lean too for storing my tractor and firewood.
How would i go about putting electrical out to the container.
My panel is on the opposite side of my garage. Ive finished and drywalled inside and have vinyl siding on the outside.
The container is about 30' from the garage.
Any thoughts?

 

[wyliesdiesels]

is the lean too attached to the garage?

 

[dcg9381]

Here, I'd just trench it, PVC conduit, and run 6 ga wire to a Siemens Talon sub panel good for 50 amps or so (This panel comes with 3 circuits, 3 outlets, 3 breakers, plus spares).. Mounted at the location of your choice. Given, it might be considered a "separate structure" and require it's own ground, but at 30' away, I'd treat it like I do a pad for an RV.

 

[larry_g]

How much power do you want in the can? Makes a difference if your thinking 15a for some lights vs enough power to run a woodshop or such with motors and heater/air conditioning.

lg
no neat sig line

 

[Zeke]

is the lean too attached to the garage?

I think he means that he built a lean-to onto a container that is 30' away but more than that from an existing sub panel.

The best way would be to trench it (as mentioned) but IDK what the soil is.
For lighting only I'd go solar.

 

[sberry]

I would run a circuit. If I was going to invest in solar would put it somewhere it would get utilized. If it was utility there is a chance it could be an extension. 20A service is a benchmark. Part of a good structure is to have the utilities plumbed to it.