Can I get additional power if my panel is already full?

[Zarezhu]

Hey guys. Had a friend look at our panel today and he said he cant add the necessary 50~ amps because our panel is maxed out already.

I need 240v and 120v lines coming from the panel to our storage shed out back (need subpanel for storage shed). Do I need to hire a licensed electrician and get permits to tap into our electric and get the necessary 50~ amps, separate from the homes panel, to the subpanel for the grow?

What ballpark am I looking at $$ wise to get this done the correct way by an electrician? I'm in norcal, Sacramento area.

Thanks for the help guys, hoping I can get the electrical situation figured out here so I can proceed with my project.

 

[supermanlives]

get bigger panel.... last one I had done was 1500 but that was in Rockford ill..

 

[unregistered190]

get bigger panel.....

I would hire a licensed / insured electrician to handle this

 

[mojave green]

you would need a new main breaker panel with a 240v 50 amp breaker dedicated to your storage shed. for this you would need a licensed electrician i'm sure. after that it could easily be diy: dig a trench and run 6/3 uf wire from that spare 50 amp breaker to a sub-panel in your storage shed. in that subpanel you install a 240v 30 amp afci and 2 120v afci's and that oughts do it. buy yourself a meter and a good book on diy electrical. it's not that hard. just take your time and be meticulous.

 

[Phatlewtz]

Most important question would be what is your incoming service amperage? If its 150 or 200 you can easily split it out among a number of sub panels...if your service is 100 or less check with your power company about increased service...I'm not keen on digging up a yard when you can run a line from the house to shed (peak to peak) its easier for one thing. If you want some advice or tips shoot me a pm I will try and answer asap.