Wiring a Subpanel - Fine Homebuilding Mar 02, 2015Aluminum is a lot cheaper, especially for long runs, but the size of wire needed for a typical 100 amp sub panel in garage or shed may exceed what the sub panel can handle. That is, as an example, the lug in sub panel can handle #1-4 wire, whereas you may need bring in a 1/0 wire due to the fact you have a long run. Wiring Subpanel in Shop (detached garage) - Handyman WIRE Jun 06, 2008I am wiring the shop with 12/3 wire and am wanting to put in a 60 amp subpanel. My question is, what is the best way to wire this from the house? So far I've been told by a electrician that a 6/3 underground cable is the best option, digging 18 inches deep from the house to the subpanel. Related searches for 60 amp sub panel wiring diagram 60 amp sub panel wire sizewiring a 60 amp subpanelsubpanel wiring diagram100 amp sub panel wiring70 amp subpanel wiring diagram60 amp service panelwiring service panel diagram60 amp circuit wire gauge