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    Apr 23, 2009, 07:01 PM
    Wiring my shed
    I have a disconect outside that runs to a receptical think its 220 but I was going to run power to shed off that becose its accessible what amp breakers would I need would need a sub panel can I use 12-2 wire do I need a ground rod for sub panel please help
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    Apr 23, 2009, 07:03 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by chrisman1214 View Post
    i have a disconect outside that runs to a receptical think its 220 but i was going to run power to shed off of that becose its accessible what amp breakers would i need would need a sub panel can i use 12-2 wire do i need a ground rod for sub panel please help
    Thanks and have a good day
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    Apr 23, 2009, 07:05 PM

    Do you live in north America, you have 120 or 240 and you need to be able to know the difference before we can help you. What does the plug look like for this receptacle? Electricity around the world: everything about plugs, sockets, voltages, converters, etc.
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