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V · 07-28-2006, 01:01 AM

ok...so is this how to wire a subpanel...
install a 60amp breaker in my main box,
run 6/2 (w/baregound) wiring from that breaker to my garage,
mount a 4 space/8 circuit subpanel in garage,
connect 6/3 to new subpanel keeping neutral and ground isolated,
install double pole 30 amp breaker in new subpanel,
...then basically wire up my compressor as shown above using only 5' of 10/2 wiring...

Does all that sound close to correct at least?

I will not be staying in this house for that long, so adding future circuits is pointless, it will ONLY be used to run an air compressor, lift and possibly a MIG welder. For that reason, is why i was just going to run one recepticle.

07-28-2006, 01:01 AM	#14
V Stalker Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 12,082 iTrader: (12)	ok...so is this how to wire a subpanel... install a 60amp breaker in my main box, run 6/2 (w/baregound) wiring from that breaker to my garage, mount a 4 space/8 circuit subpanel in garage, connect 6/3 to new subpanel keeping neutral and ground isolated, install double pole 30 amp breaker in new subpanel, ...then basically wire up my compressor as shown above using only 5' of 10/2 wiring... Does all that sound close to correct at least? I will not be staying in this house for that long, so adding future circuits is pointless, it will ONLY be used to run an air compressor, lift and possibly a MIG welder. For that reason, is why i was just going to run one recepticle. Last edited by V; 07-28-2006 at 01:04 AM.