[rpoz-29]

I want to relocate my welder, and compressor to my detached garage. I had an electrician give me a price, and I just wanted to see if it seems reasonable. The garage is about 75 feet from the house. He's going to supply all the parts, (wire, outlets, junction boxes, breakers, etc. for a 60 amp service), for around $800.00. He said that the cost of wire has sky-rocketed,(and I don't doubt it with the prices I've seen for scrap metal), but does his price seem reasonable? Thanks!

[nape]

That's a steal if he's running rigid underground, if he's running PVC, it's still a deal.

Mitch, he could get away with #3 for a 60A service though. The conductors max continuous load should be spec'd to <=80% of max rating. #3 is rated at 75A, so it fits the bill.

Bill, if you ever plan to upgrade the service you might want to look at having him run bigger wire, but 60A for just large tools should be plenty since it sounds like the branch circuits are on a different service. I'd move ASAP if the quote is that low because wire prices change everyday.

This post has been edited by nape: Nov 5 2006, 08:45 PM

[mitchntx]

Mitch, he could get away with #3 for a 60A service though. The conductors max continuous load should be spec'd to <=80% of max rating. #3 is rated at 75A, so it fits the bill.

For a 75' run? (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/huh.gif) You're the sparky! (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)