Originally Posted by
Aaron Neve
Ok thanks for the info guys!!! A couple more questions. should I be using stranded thhn cable? Home depot dosent carry the aluminum cable. Some one told me (who has electrical knowledge) that i dont need a ground from the main panel to the sub panel if i use conduit, because the conduit bonds it. Is this true? He said I only need 2 hots and 1 Neutral, He also told me to use #2 guage thhn cable, (Is that overkill?)The home depot guy said (which I take with a grain of salt) That I need to put a grounding rod outside and tie to that, I have not heard that before. He also said I could get away with #4 Thhn cable. Hiring a electrition is out of the question ($), I have no problem adding new circuts and outlets and switches. But I just want to make sure I go big enough so to speak with the sub panel. I have read alot of information on installing a sub-panel, But it seems everyone has a different opinion. I plan on having 5 220 outlets and a couple 110 outlets and some shop lights. It seems to me that I need a 100 amp breaker in the main panel, 2 hot cables a neutral cable and a ground going to the sub-panel? Or is the ground optional with conduit? Once again thanks for your time and your knowledge!!!