How To Run Power To My Detached Garage

Power for a detached garage shed greenhouse or workshop part 1.

How to run power to my detached garage. Building a garage sub panel is a convenient way to be able to shut off the power source to a garage especially a garage that is detached from the house. Since the national electrical code nec limits the number of bends you can make in the pipe to a total of 360 degrees you have to plan the route carefully. Rent a gas powered trenching machine and dig a trench at least 12 inches deep from the house to the garage. If i could get the power compant to come out and run power to the garage im sure all the lights and outlets will have to be ran and the box will.

Running a circuit to the garage can solve this problem. Its about 100 ft from the breaker box in the house but there is also a power pole about 10 ft the garage. The run is 90 feet from panel inside house to garage. Call the local utility company and have them check for buried pipes or wires.

In this video electrician scott caron shows a homeowner how to bring power to a detached garage. Start by locating a power source whether it s your main panel a ceiling box outlet or other electrical box. Most individuals require power in all buildings on their property and if that building is not physically connected to the house you will need to run the power from the home to the outbuilding. It s a simple job that will require only a few hours of work but it s important to follow all instructions and safety procedures.

Running power to detached garage i was looking into running power out to my garage to install power for 2 garage door openers 3 lights and 4 outlets for small items tv radio. If the garage is detached from the house you can run the cable underground between the house and the garage to protect it from damage.