Metal building wiring question

[MattS87]

I do primarily industrial maintenance (have done some resi and commercial) so this isn't my specialty but I'm looking for some input/advice from some of you. My parents built a 40x60 metal building with a 20x30 stick framed building inside. Will be running a 125A sub panel to the building which won't have anything too fancy, general receps, a welding outlet, lighting, etc. Would I be better off using conduit or mc cable? I think conduit simply for the neat look, ability to add future circuits as well as run multiple circuits in one conduit. Any advice would be appreciated

 

[ActionDave]

I have always used a combination of conduit and mc. Conduit for the reasons you stated and mc when the need for flexibility arises or it suits me.

 

[MattS87]

I was planning on running a rack along the ceiling and branching off as needed with mc running down to outlets and from j-boxes to the lights. Not really a fan of mc along the side girts but i guess it would save $$?

 

[ActionDave]

Emt down low mc up high for me. That is purely personal preference.

 

[Saturn_Europa]

Emt down low mc up high for me. That is purely personal preference.

+1 on that.

But then again how could anyone disagree with a man that quotes a GD song on a code forum

 

[ActionDave]

+1 on that.

But then again how could anyone disagree with a man that quotes a GD song on a code forum

I feel the same. Those other people that live in my house don't.

 

[Little Bill]

+1 on that.

But then again how could anyone disagree with a man that quotes a GD song on a code forum

I feel the same. Those other people that live in my house don't.

That should be JD for John Denver!

 

[ActionDave]

That should be JD for John Denver!

I would rather have a red hot ice pick shoved in my ear than listen to John Denver.

I know it's the weekend but we better get back on topic.