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by **DigitalMCO** on Thu May 30, 2013 3:38 pm

I'm looking to run a dedicated power line to my garage display this weekend. Currently I'm tied into one non dedicated circuit by means of extention cords. I'm thinking about putting in two 15 amp circuits, one to exclusively service my NEMA cabinet and the other circuit to handle my F controller and some other various items, backlit signs, etc.

If anyone who's gone this route before has any pointers or suggestions for me, I'd be more than interested in hearing your thoughts.

Thanks

by **JVC8230** on Thu May 30, 2013 5:09 pm

If you have an attached garage, it is certainly easier. My garage is unattached, so I would have to break my driveway up and trench. Hopefully I can do a 60amp subpanel in the future. I only have one 15amp circuit that runs everything in my garage currently. If you already have a subpanel or are within a reasonable distance from your house panel, then just add two circuits.

DO IT!!!

by **vaughnsimon** on Thu May 30, 2013 5:11 pm

I'm not 100% sure what you mean by "Dedicated circuit". Assuming space in your breaker box, you can install breakers and run conduit & wire or appropriate power cable to (say) a quad outlet box located near your cabinet. Then attach a good quality 3-wire pigtail to your cabinet and plug in.

If by "dedicated circuit" you mean connecting your cabinet directly to a power circuit the same way they are connected in the street, I don't recommend that. A proper power plug & socket makes a totally idiot proof disconnect device, it's crazy to not use one in a home display.

by **JVC8230** on Thu May 30, 2013 5:16 pm

^ I am also assuming he meant adding dedicated outlets. I would never hardwire anything.

by **jab8356** on Thu May 30, 2013 5:39 pm

vaughnsimon wrote:Assuming space in your breaker box, you can install breakers and run conduit & wire or appropriate power cable to (say) a quad outlet box located near your cabinet.

I have done this in my basement.

by **JVC8230** on Thu May 30, 2013 5:49 pm

jab8356 wrote:
I have done this in my basement.

Clearly. I think Detroit Edison gets power from YOU, LOL!!!

by **jab8356** on Thu May 30, 2013 6:08 pm

JVC8230 wrote:
jab8356 wrote:
I have done this in my basement.

Clearly. I think Detroit Edison gets power from YOU, LOL!!!

Ha ha, very funny. I do have stock in Detroit Edison! My signal collection keeps them in business! :Wink2:

by **Macsignals** on Thu May 30, 2013 6:41 pm

Your best bet would be run a circuit to a receptacle and put cords on your cabinets as Vaughn said, that way you can change things out easier. If you're dead set on hardwiring, put a junction box on the surface with said dedicated circuit and use a seal-tight whip, the kind you find for air conditioners but with black/white/green instead of the black/red/green they usually come with.

by **BigTbird1974** on Thu May 30, 2013 7:16 pm

Just curious -- is 15A the Canadian "standard" for household branch circuits? Seems to me like 20A is more common here -- either way you've got a good plan going! :thumbsup:

don't forget -- 'ya also might wanna think about 'upsizing' just a wee bit, for the ever-important beer fridge too...? :lol:

by **jab8356** on Thu May 30, 2013 7:41 pm

BigTbird1974 wrote:Just curious -- is 15A the Canadian "standard" for household branch circuits? Seems to me like 20A is more common here -- either way you've got a good plan going!
don't forget -- 'ya also might wanna think about 'upsizing' just a wee bit, for the ever-important beer fridge too...?

All the general lighting circuits in my house are 15 amp.

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