need help fast

[barryballs0]

I am wiring a new detached garage. The old garage was fed from a 20 amp 2-pole breaker in the house with #10 AWG. I want to install 7 outlets and 6 light fixtures. I have a lot of questions. What size panel? How many different circuits? Does the subpanel need a main? Do I need to install a ground rod at the garage? I was thinking of using a 6 space panel with 4 outlets on 1 circuit and 3 outlets on another, 1 circuit for interior lights and one circuit for exterior lights. If I am even close please let me know.

 

[bthielen]

Re: need help fast

Sounds like it would be best for you to contact an electrician for assistance. While it may seem that it should be rather easy to wire a garage, and it is to the experienced professional, you are finding out how complicated it can be. It involves much more than stapling wire and making wire connections. Planning is a major part of the process. Properly calculating the supply for the load, planning for potential future expansion, and other considerations such as ground-fault protection, welder supply circuits, door openers, and other dedicated circuits, etc. all need to be worked into the project.

Bob

 

[bthielen]

Re: need help fast

One last point. Being close is not going to cut it when it comes to electrical safety and fire protection!

Bob

 

[tom baker]

Re: need help fast

thanks bthielen for your great answer.
Barry this site is not for DIyer's. What your asking is pretty straightforward for an electrican. Plus you may need a permit and inspection, the cost to hire an electricain may be less than the violations you could end up with on your inspection.