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JoeD · 09-07-2010, 04:38 PM

A detached garage is only permitted to have one circuit run to it. Therefore if you want multiple circuits (AC, lighting, power tools, general purpose receptacles, etc.) you need a sub panel. If the garage was attached then you could run all the different circuits from the main panel.

ohmy · 09-13-2010, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Walker923

The best bet for a detached garage is to set a sub panel inside the garage. 100A sould be more than enough for what you want to do, but give you some flexability if you want to expand. How far is the run between you house service and the garage? Also, what size wire is coming into your house and what size panel is in your house now?

Agreed. If you are making the effort this is the way to go. A 60A sub panel generally covers most expansion.