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  • Jul 16, 2008, 03:20 PM
    trifactor
    What size wire
    I want to run 300 Feet of cable, from the main C/B panel to a 60 Amp sub panel in a new car garage, what size wire do I need.
  • Jul 16, 2008, 04:51 PM
    Washington1
    I'm going to sit back on this one.

    Just to ask:

    Trifactor,

    1. Plans for the new garage--outside of parking the car
    2. Are you planing to use copper or alum. (Note: alum will save you a ton)
  • Jul 16, 2008, 04:57 PM
    Missouri Bound
    300'?? Must be closer to a neighbor's house... let them power it.
  • Jul 16, 2008, 05:40 PM
    Washington1
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by Missouri Bound
    300' ??? Must be closer to a neighbor's house......let them power it.

    LOL! Good one! :D

    That may be a good idea!
  • Jul 16, 2008, 05:47 PM
    donf
    Darn, I misplaced my divining rod and my crystal ball for divination is out being cleaned!

    Let's, can any one guess the number of conductors he is going to use and whether he is going overhead or underground?
  • Jul 16, 2008, 06:04 PM
    KISS
    240/120, 120 only, type of cable, different types of cable with JB's, aluminum? overhead, underground, through a pond, conduit, clueless?
  • Jul 16, 2008, 06:16 PM
    Washington1
    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KeepItSimpleStupid
    240/120, 120 only, type of cable, different types of cable with JB's, aluminum?, overhead, underground, through a pond, conduit, clueless?

    LOL!:) Yeah, we need more information.

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