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Originally Posted by BonzoHansen
Wires can't be too big (well, technically I guess they can they can). The breaker should be the soft point. Plus, the longer the run, the bigger the wire needs to be to accomodate the voltage drop inherent in a long run.
I just looked at the lead from my main (200 amp) service panel to my sub panel in the garage (60 amp). The run to my sub box is probably around 75 feet from box to box. The cable isn't marked, but it is rather sizable, I'd say 4 Ga.
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Now you made go and check and your correct the leads from my house to the garage are 6AWG not 8AWG....
I just think putting a subpanel in offers another layer of protection and flexibility in the future...but really as long as its safe and it works all is well.
Chris