![]() Running the Wiringįor this project I am using 10 Gauge stranded wire in Red, Black and Green. I’m using 4″ junction boxes to provide easily accessible areas where I can access the wiring should I need to make any changes or adjustments down the road. In my case, I am running the conduit up the wall and onto the ceiling so that I can hang the heater near the center of my shop but away from the garage door. You’ll also want to make sure that the heater doesn’t directly vent squarely onto a wall or surface that is susceptible to heat to minimize the risk of fire. You’ll need to find a location in your garage to hang the heater that is out of the way of garage doors, or overhanging obstructions. ![]() Use a pipe cutter to cut the conduit to the required lengths. I’m using 1/2″ EMT conduit along with a combination of fittings, elbows, and connections which you can find in the electrical aisle of the hardware store. If you are working inside the wall, you can use Romex cabling instead of conduit but any electrical that is run on the outside of a wall needs to be encased in conduit of some kind. Each home is different so understanding your home is important in determining how you are able to run the conduit. Depending on the location of the panel and your access to it, you may need to open up a section of the wall around the panel or connect conduit along the outside of the building. In my case, I was able to drill a hole through the wall from the panel to the workshop since they shared a wall. You’ll also need to verify that you have existing space in the panel available to install a new 220v dual pole breaker. In this case I am working in the main panel so I shut off the power to the house. Turn the Power Off at the Breakerįirst and foremost when working with electrical, you should always turn the power off at the breaker panel for the area you are working. All views and opinions herein are my own. If at any time you are not 100% comfortable installing this heater or cannot perform the steps safely, contact an electrician to run the necessary power supply for you.įollow along with all the tools and materials you’ll need to tackle this project.(affiliates) ĭisclosure: This post contains an unpaid product integration by New Air. Please note that working with 220v power can be dangerous. Watch the video for step-by-step instruction and make sure to stick around for a 20% Discount code on the purchase an electric garage heater from New Air. It’s been pretty cold in my shop of late so this week I’m showing you how I plan to keep the shop warm by installing an electric garage heater! This requires the installation of a 220v circuit so I’ll show you all the steps to install a dedicated 220v circuit to run this heater.
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