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Boomerweps
Explorer
Aug 13, 2018

Looking into installing 30 TT outlet on my detached garage

Problem is that it is about 90-100 feet from the home circuit breaker box. Voltage drop calculator has about a 5% voltage drop for that distance using 10awg and about 3.5% using 8awg (not allowing for...
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Dusty_R
Explorer
Aug 13, 2018
I always figured it is always a good idea to leave a hole behind after digging a trench, conduit, PVC is not all that expensive. I'd also consider using larger conduit than needed. You never what tomorrow will bring.
Last I knew PVC needs 18" of cover.
Rigid, it looks like galvanized water pipe. Only needs 2" of cover.

Dusty

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