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    kevin62 Posts: 5, Reputation: 1
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    Jan 6, 2013, 07:32 AM
    What size wire??
    I need to run 225 foot of wire from my main breaker panel to my shop to run a 220 volt table saw its 18 amp also what size breaker ? Thank you kevin also it will be under ground
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    Jan 6, 2013, 08:00 AM
    Since you can only run one circuit or feeder to a detached structure I'd run a feeder to a sub-panel so you can have some lights and other receptacles.

    For a typical residential wood shop a 50 or 60A feeder would be fine.
    For that distance I'd run #4THHN/THWN conductors in conduit, from a 60A breaker in the house, to a small panel in the shop.
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    Jan 7, 2013, 04:04 PM
    Groud wire size ?
    I posted a ? Yesterday about running 225 ft of wire to shop from house it was answered to use #4 thhn now wondering is the groud also #4 or is it smaller thanks kevin
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    Jan 8, 2013, 05:48 AM
    ***Threads Merged*** TKR

    Use a #6 THHN/THWN green conductor for the equipment ground for this feeder.
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