circuit for Tuff Shed

[royta]

A homeowner would like me to install a fluorescent light fixture and a couple 120V receptacles in his new wooden Tuff Shed. He already has an existing Tuff Shed, which somebody previously installed a couple receps into, and he (homeowner) would like me to get the power for the second shed from the first shed.

There is at least one violation with the first shed, which is easily resolved; there is no disconnect at the shed. However, there is a second situation which I don't know is okay or not. Power to the first shed is obtained from an outside recep on the house. A weather proof extension box was installed, and PVC conduit run to the first shed. Does the first shed need it's own circuit from the panel, or is it okay to share another circuit from the house? If it needs it's own circuit, can the second shed use the same circuit as the first shed, or does each shed need their own circuit from the main panel?

I apologize if this seems simple to others, but I've actually never ran power to a remote building, where I didn't install a sub panel. I do however know that I will not need grounding electrodes at each shed, as per the Exception to 250.32(A).

[ November 16, 2004, 11:43 AM: Message edited by: royta ]

 

[charlie]

Re: circuit for Tuff Shed

In my opinion, you just need to consider the load and voltage drop. Assuming they are fairly close to the house and all he wants is a light and receptacle, I don't see a problem. Keep in mind that for the purposes of the Code, you are still feeding a second building from the first and need a disconnecting means again (standard snap switch).

 

[royta]

Re: circuit for Tuff Shed

Originally posted by charlie:
In my opinion, you just need to consider the load and voltage drop. Assuming they are fairly close to the house and all he wants is a light and receptacle, I don't see a problem. Keep in mind that for the purposes of the Code, you are still feeding a second building from the first and need a disconnecting means again (standard snap switch).

Sounds good to me. By snap switch, I assume you are referring to a standard toggle switch mounted inside the shed?

 

[charlie]

Re: circuit for Tuff Shed

Yep.

 

[royta]

Re: circuit for Tuff Shed

Perfect! I bid in for a non-fused disco. Now it will work out perfect since I forgot to bid in for a couple LB's. Yeah, until I quit my day job, I'm stuck being small potatoes, and rejoicing when I can recover from forgetting about a couple $5 items.

 

[jes25]

Re: circuit for Tuff Shed

Hey, I make a pretty good living wiring sheds and such. Sometimes you make the most(per hour) on the small jobs. Example service call 120$ to reset a breaker. Could do 8 of those a day pretty easy.

 

[royta]

Re: circuit for Tuff Shed

You're right, but you first have to show the homeowner you're worth paying the correct rate, as opposed to the hack's cut rate. I have found it's best to do a small job for them first, so they can see your work.

For instance, I did a T&M repair @ 55/hr for someone last Wednesday night. The following Saturday, I did some remodel work for them under a contract, and it worked out to be about $65/hr.