Work Stopage

[phatdaddy]

as slow as construction is (at least around here) you can probaly pick up an electricians helper to guide you. or at least put in the sub panel and you take it from there. i would also put an outlet every other stud. you don't have to use them all, but i hate not having one where i want it.

[msbhammer]

Thanks guys. Yeah, I added plenty of outlets inside, on the walls, plus in the ceiling and outside.

[cfelton]

Excellent work Mike! Looks really good! I would definately insulate it before drywalling. I put in a 100 amp breaker in the 200 amp breaker panel in the house and ran cable to a 100 amp sub panel in my garage. Im feeding a 30 amp welder, lights, outlets and a large air compressor with no problems. I also mounted outlets in the ceiling for garage door openers and shop lights. Is it attached to your house? If so I would definately invest in door openers. Its really nice when its cold and raining to be able to drive right in and shut the door without getting wet!

[lumberslinger178]

That looks great mike keep up the good work,,, and definitly insulate ,,,,, it will keep it cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter even if you want to put a small space heater in there

ps I like that vinyl siding with the horizonal bead...

[msbhammer]

Thanks Lumber, yeah that beaded siding is nice. Kinda has a double lock, cuts down on siding blowing off. It;'s a pain to lock it in, but I know it wont ever blow off.

Cfelton: not sure what size box I have. I think the house might be only 100 amps ??
Future problem I might see is that the wifey wants a hot tub, in the future, and I believe that takes a 220 line. Might hav eto upgrade the whole wiring in the house.
Can I run a 220 line off a 100 amp line ??
I dont know crab about electric. I was thrown about 20 ft. some years ago when wiring up my dryer. : )

[msbhammer]

Breaker box. Tight on breaker space, hoping to get some piggy back breakers to open up some space..

[msbhammer]

You can barley see the line coming off the pole to the house, but once at the house, the power line is hidden behind the corner post and under the soffit.
Would hate to tear aa that siding down to upgrade the power to the house. Lefty might have to wait on the hot tub till HAMMER gets some more $$$$$