undecided what to use to feed my sub panel in the shed; what is the best route?

[willc86]

Hi all!


ok...so...I am undecided what to use to power up this detached shed, which is 70 feet away from the main panel. I obviously want to go the safest route (shed is 200 square feet)


route 1 -


Use a double pole 60amp with #6-3 UF wire to feed a 60amp sub panel in the detached shed? (wire will be buried)


route 2 -


use a double pole 30amp 10-3 wire UF rated to feed a 50 or 60amp sub panel in the detached shed




what I plan on using in the shed -
3 security cameras
5 outlets (GFCI)
power tools such as table saws and vacuums
small TV and leave batteries charging


thats about it....


what is the best route?

 

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