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    Feb 14, 2013, 01:57 PM
    I want electric to my shed. What kind of wire do I run? Its 150 ft away
    Hi I need electric in my shed to run lights and recepticles. My house is 150 ft away. What gauge wire do I use to attach from house to shed?
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    Feb 14, 2013, 03:39 PM
    To begin with, you would need a 4 wire feed from your main panel to to the shed.

    Next you need to tell us the load in amps that you need. Without that information we cannot size the conductors.
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    Feb 18, 2013, 08:05 AM
    Electric to barn
    Hi I want to get electric to my shed.what materials do I need to get that going? Wire ,boxes,breakers, etc. I want to run three shop lights five receptacles , for saws radio, basics,nothing major. My shed is 150 ft away. What is the best setup? Thanks
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    Feb 18, 2013, 09:17 AM
    Home depot should be able to advise you... keep in mind that you may want more power for future needs.
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    Feb 18, 2013, 09:24 AM
    Home depot should be able to advise you...
    That is the last place you want to take electrical advice from!
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    Feb 18, 2013, 09:26 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by wallykap View Post
    Home depot should be able to advise you...keep in mind that you may want more power for future needs.
    I asked home depot, they are just salesman. I really need someone with knowledge to tell me. I want to do this right. They will sell you anything but what you need.
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    Feb 18, 2013, 09:29 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by stanfortyman View Post
    That is the last place you want to take electrical advice from!
    Amen Thank you! They are all from the car wash! My search is still on.
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    Feb 18, 2013, 09:30 AM
    Hi I want to get electric to my shed.what materials do I need to get that going? Wire ,boxes,breakers, etc. I want to run three shop lights five receptacles , for saws radio, basics,nothing major. My shed is 150 ft away. What is the best setup? Thanks
    So you are asking for every last piece of material you need? Do have any clue where to start? Or do you need every detail about this job?

    You need to start, like Don said, by telling us what you will be running. "Saws" does not really help.
    How big of a shed is this?
    Is this a wood shop? Auto shop? Will there be a welder? What kind of saws? How many working? Just you?

    Have you done any electrical work before?

    Most likely a 30A feeder will be fine. 50A will probably serve you better in the long run. 90-100A may be even better depending on your plans.
    You'll need a panel with a main disconnect, or simply a main breaker panel.
    A ground rod, most likely two to meet code.
    Breakers obviously, sized to the circuits you'll run the shed.
    Receptacle boxes sized appropriately to the wires run.
    Receptacles, including GFI receptacles since all standard 15 & 20A 120V receptacle will require GFI protection.
    Lighting, switches, etc.

    There is a lot more, this is just the beginning.

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