phillyshriv
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I built a 12x18 studio and now want to supply the feed for [2] 6' electric baseboard heaters wired on 1 thermostat [1500 watts, ~ 6.3 amps draw each] and 2 circuits for lights, stereo system , etc. I figure they will be on [2] 15 amp breakers.
The studio is about 175' from the main house. The main house has a 200 amp service and panel. Plenty of space in the box.
What gauge service wire can I get by with to supply the above? Would 10-3 work? 8-3?
I was thinking I would need to run it in conduit 18" below ground. Or do I use a UV resistant/outside cable?
I need only enough room in the new studio box for a main breaker, a double breaker [probably 20 amp?] for the heaters, and [2] 15 amps for the duplex/lights. But I can only find a small 100 amp box that will allow me the required space. Do I have to use 100 amp service wire to feed that?
And just to make it interesting - I was thinking of having a "switch" in the main house so I could turn everything off in the studio without trekking out there or down to the basement where the main panel is- i figured i'd get a small box with an appropriate breaker.
Thanks for any help.
The studio is about 175' from the main house. The main house has a 200 amp service and panel. Plenty of space in the box.
What gauge service wire can I get by with to supply the above? Would 10-3 work? 8-3?
I was thinking I would need to run it in conduit 18" below ground. Or do I use a UV resistant/outside cable?
I need only enough room in the new studio box for a main breaker, a double breaker [probably 20 amp?] for the heaters, and [2] 15 amps for the duplex/lights. But I can only find a small 100 amp box that will allow me the required space. Do I have to use 100 amp service wire to feed that?
And just to make it interesting - I was thinking of having a "switch" in the main house so I could turn everything off in the studio without trekking out there or down to the basement where the main panel is- i figured i'd get a small box with an appropriate breaker.
Thanks for any help.