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extending electrical to the shed
ChadTower:
One of the things I'd like to do this year if possible is run power from my house to my shed. It's 10x12, framed and vinyl sided, pretty much a small outbuilding. Being able to work on games out there rather than in the basement would clear up a lot of room down there... and it would provide power to the yard that would be very useful for parties and such.
Has anyone done this in a similar setup? The electrical panel is in the basement on the foundation wall facing the shed, which is helpful, and the shed is probably 30-40' from the house. I'm guessing I'd have to run the extension underground in a pipe and have a subpanel put in in the shed?
shardian:
I would like to have lights/outlets in mine, but don't want to go through the effort. It is only a few feet from my side entry door, so I'll just stick with extension cords.
I would like to have a solar light setup though. It is annoying to have to use a flashlight at night.
CCM:
google goodness...
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Electrical-Wiring-Home-1734/electric-outdoor-shed.htm
http://forum.doityourself.com/electrical-c-d-c/278307-running-electricity-shed.html
http://www.homerepairforum.com/forum/electrical/724-running-electricity-shed.html
http://www.diychatroom.com/f18/running-electric-shed-10824/
ChadTower:
Nice! I had read a bunch of similar articles in parallel with making this thread so the requirements are starting to come into focus. I'm trying to decide now just what capacity I need. 20A or more capacity is a given for power tool reasons... maybe a 240v line too in case I ever want to drop a good tablesaw in there or maybe a spare oven for powdercoating.
shardian:
I thought you couldn't even replace a receptacle up in that state without an electrician?
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