wiring the “man shed”
im wanting some advice on a project i really want done, but am really on a budget to get it done, if it cost too much then i cant do it… im wanting to put 2 110v outlets out in my shed on probably a 30amp circuit (for general use, up to a 110v wire welder, one tool at a time), some overhead lights to a second circuit and maybe one more dedicated to just my single room a/c, (or heater in the winter). im ok with wiring in outlets and boxes and all that stuff, so i could i put in all my outlets wiring and stuff and run the wiring to a central point and just have an electricion wire in the breaker box at the shed and run to the box on the house and hook it up? itd save me $ for the simple stuff i could do, but he could just inspect and hook into the boxes.
The maximum amperage allowed on 120V general purpose circuits is 20a. If you needed 30amps for a 120v welder it would have to be a special purpose dedicated circuit. Since you would need a dedicated circuit anyway better to use a 240v welder. The AC should ideally be on a dedicated circuit also as should a heater. That is at least three circuits and you are only allowed one to a detached building. Your best bet is a small subpanel, perhaps 60 amps, and run your circuits from that.
