Recently bought a new home and the garage only has 2 outlets in it. One is completely used up by our sprinkler system and AT&T Fiber modem. The other is half used by a deep freeze. I am also a below average woodwork so I do run power tools (table saw, router, an old furnace blower, etc) all of which run on 120.
So, I am wanting to install a few new outlets around the garage and I think I want to install a new breaker in my box for these outlets. I have done minor wiring in the past (lights, ceiling fans, switches, plugs) but I am relatively amateur, so if I should defer to a pro, definitely let me know.
So here comes the list of questions I was hoping to get help with.
1. Should I tackle this on my own?
2. I have read that I need to use GFCI outlets in the Garage (wet area). Do I need to use these?
3. What size size breaker should I be using. My research says a 20 amp breaker.
4. What wire gauge should I be using? My research says 12 gauge.
5. I am wanting to install 3 new plugs. My thoughts are to run a single wire from the breaker box, into the attic, and use a junction box to feed the other outlet locations.
I know there some things that I am obviously missing so any and all help/advice that you can give me would be much appreciated! Thanks guys!
So, I am wanting to install a few new outlets around the garage and I think I want to install a new breaker in my box for these outlets. I have done minor wiring in the past (lights, ceiling fans, switches, plugs) but I am relatively amateur, so if I should defer to a pro, definitely let me know.
So here comes the list of questions I was hoping to get help with.
1. Should I tackle this on my own?
2. I have read that I need to use GFCI outlets in the Garage (wet area). Do I need to use these?
3. What size size breaker should I be using. My research says a 20 amp breaker.
4. What wire gauge should I be using? My research says 12 gauge.
5. I am wanting to install 3 new plugs. My thoughts are to run a single wire from the breaker box, into the attic, and use a junction box to feed the other outlet locations.
I know there some things that I am obviously missing so any and all help/advice that you can give me would be much appreciated! Thanks guys!