Goedjn wrote:
I appreciate the input. I admit I didnt know about this rule. You got
me stressd out a bit, so I actually found the NEC online. It doesn't let
you cut and paste, but basically, rule 225.30 states that there is only
to be one feeder or brnach circuit to each structure on a property,
"unless permitted in 225.30(A)though(E). Subsection (D) states that
"Additional feeders or branch circuits shall be permitted for different
voltages, frequencies, or pahses or for different uses such as control
of outside lighting from multiple locations."

This would seem to apply to me, since I need 120V and 240V. I feel much
more comfortable using two feeder circuits for my applications than
using a multiwire branch circuit and running 120V and 240V off that same
circuit, as you mentioned (I didnt know this was possible, but I guess
it is always an option). Thanks.


I don't understand the resistance to running a 3-wire,
240V, 50A run to a sub-panel, and dropping a local ground.

Why put so much thought and effort into finding a safe,
legal way to do it wrong?


Well, mostly becasue I already spent $ on the 12/2 w/g wire. I will
waste $45, which isnt a big deal, and about 2-3 hours in labor.

I am stillthnking subpanel, but was thinking just a 30A, using 10/3 w/g.
I would think that would be sufficient for my needs, but I guess it
will not give me any expandabilityy. Waht wire for 50A? 8awg?