Detached Metal Garage Wiring

You can measure between boxes and subtract for the fittings photo 5.

Detached metal garage wiring.

Electrician and detached garage project. There are a few different techniques for measuring pvc. The key to safe code compliant exposed wiring is to use the framing members to protect and support the wires. I have a remodel on a detached garage with living area above the underground conduit is 3 4 in.

If this non current carrying metal path exists then refer to the section explaining how to wire a detached structure with 3 or more branch circuits that is 60 100 or 200 amp rated and with an equipment grounding conductor ran with the feeders between buildings if you have a metal water pipe ran underground but that metal water pipe does. In this video electrician scott caron shows a homeowner how to bring power to a detached garage. In a house or a finished garage electrical cable is protected from damage by permanent wallcoverings like drywall plaster or even wood but that s not the case in an unfinished garage. Combining metal boxes and pvc conduit is fine but unlike an all metal system pvc requires you to run a separate ground wire and bond it to each metal box or light fixture with either a screw or a special grounding clip.

It has a run of 53 with 4 inch radius bend 90 deg at both ends. Call the local utility company and have them check for buried pipes or wires. The garage a grounding electrode is required at the garage. Rent a gas powered trenching machine and dig a trench at least 12 inches deep from the house to the garage.