jakejosh12
Nov 5, 2009, 06:54 PM
I want to run a 30 amp breaker to a sub panel in my shed. That will run a couple of outlets shop light and a 20amp exhaust fan. The run is 150ft. Will that work ??
jakejosh12 Nov 5, 2009, 06:54 PM I want to run a 30 amp breaker to a sub panel in my shed. That will run a couple of outlets shop light and a 20amp exhaust fan. The run is 150ft. Will that work ?? Missouri Bound Nov 5, 2009, 09:42 PM NOPE. Consider a 40 amp circuit to the sub panel. You will need 4 wires, 3 #6 and 1 #8 for the ground. You will also need a grounding rod. Have you done this type of work before? stanfortyman Nov 6, 2009, 03:32 AM A 120v only panel is technically code legal but makes absolutely no sense to install. Like Missouri said, a grounding electrode (ground rod) is required in any detached building with a sub-panel. jakejosh12 Nov 6, 2009, 03:35 AM I have done some but not to a sub panel so you are saying I need #6 wire and #8? why so big because of the run? Thanks For the last answer tkrussell Nov 6, 2009, 04:32 AM Correct, the #10 will result in too high a voltage drop for a 150 foot run. Copyright ©2005-, Ask Me Help Desk
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