Gauge 6 wire

[ben1628]

Pulled a 40 gauge 6 wire from my breaker panel to the garage outside on a 50 Amp breaker over the weekend.

Man, the wire is heavy and not easy to handle. I put a PVC contour from my basement to the garage so the wire is insulated from the fiberglass insulation. It needs to go through a 90 degree tube. For those who is thinking about DYI, make sure you minimize the amount of wire that needs to go through the 90 degree PVC tube, and put some Vaseline around the wire to make it easier.

At the end of the day, it is worth the effort. Now just have to wait for the inspection before I turn it on.

 

[AFGTA]

Vaseline should NOT be used as a wire pulling lubricant. Vaseline is petroleum based and will break down the insulation on your wiring. You should be using a water based wire pulling lubricant such as Polywater.

 

[RAM_Eh]

I know you like the DIY but please use a professional...I cringed reading your post.

 

[dusdev]

Hope you have good home insurance

 

[adaptabl]

Pulled a 40 gauge 6 wire from my breaker panel to the garage outside on a 50 Amp breaker over the weekend.

Man, the wire is heavy and not easy to handle. I put a PVC contour from my basement to the garage so the wire is insulated from the fiberglass insulation. It needs to go through a 90 degree tube. For those who is thinking about DYI, make sure you minimize the amount of wire that needs to go through the 90 degree PVC tube, and put some Vaseline around the wire to make it easier.

At the end of the day, it is worth the effort. Now just have to wait for the inspection before I turn it on.

Use the proper lubricant. Get a qualified electrician or you may be getting a qualified fire fighter. Please do it correctly.