adding a 220v line to my outbuilding?

I need to add a 220 line to my outbuilding. Here is my idea , There is a OLD preexisting copper water pipe. I was thinking of running my 2 hot wires in it using the pipe as my neutral/ground back to the panel.Also adding a new ground rod at the building if necessary.Sound ok or a terrible horrible idea ?TIA

Wow, that must be some kind of record. Slap whoever was responsible for that car's upkeep. In reality, several of them, or most of them, could be caused by one or two problems. I'd change the O2 sensor and plugs to start with, reset the computer by disconnecting the battery for an hour, then have the codes pulled again when the light comes back on.

not a good idea.dig and run plastic conduit at depth of 24 and cover with caution tape or a layer of stone dust to warn future diggers of conduit below. make sure you get a suitable size cable for the length of run to adjust amperes carried for voltage dropped in the run. hook up a sub panel and ground it there and at your main panel and hook up your two hots to a suitable breaker.

Super bad idea, definitely not code. You say 220v but mention neutral/ground. Do you just need 220V or will you be running something at 120V as well? You also do not mention how many AMPS you need available, or how long a run it is to your outbuilding. Both are important, as one responder mentioned there will be a current drop after 100ft. It will also determine what size conduit to use. If you are going to need 120V out there as well you will need to run BOTH a neutral and a ground. using PVC GREY electrical conduit and pre fabbed 90 degree sweep bends, no sprinler PVC or connections. Only so much wire will fit in a conduit, you could put a gorilla at the other end pulling and it wont go through. What is the 220V for compressor/sprayer/welder? Here is actually a good idea of what you are up against by of all people a carpenter. He does a real good job of explaining in layman terms. Go to the link, read and let me know what more I can help with.

Copper pipe for plumbing cannot be used as conduit. The 90 s are not big enough as far as the radius goes like a standard conduit 90 for one thing. Also you cannot use copper pipe as a ground BAD IDEA. Suggest you run PVC pipe under ground 18 minimum by code USe what size wire you need for your load and run four wires two hots, one neutral one ground to out building. This way if you install a sub panel you can have a 120/240 use. The next suggestion is to use a UF wire (which is underground wire) and do away with conduit if you do this it must be 24 inches deep by code. Or call a contractor and get a price and save yourself the headache.

They have a diagnostic system but it will not be specific enough. I had my light go on months ago, and they told me it was my transmission. It wasn't. Then they told me it was the mass air flow sensor, or the air temperture sensor. Both parts were expensive. It wasn't either of those either. I took it to the dealership because a local church was going to pay for it, because they wanted me to continue to come to their church do the the martial arts ministry I am instructor of. The dealership took all the wires and tightly connected them, put in a new fuse, and it was back to normal. All Autozone can do is give you an idea what is wrong, but it will not pin point the exact thing. The only two things they can for sure check are your alternantor and battery.

Wow, that must be some kind of record. Slap whoever was responsible for that car's upkeep. In reality, several of them, or most of them, could be caused by one or two problems. I'd change the O2 sensor and plugs to start with, reset the computer by disconnecting the battery for an hour, then have the codes pulled again when the light comes back on.

not a good idea.dig and run plastic conduit at depth of 24 and cover with caution tape or a layer of stone dust to warn future diggers of conduit below. make sure you get a suitable size cable for the length of run to adjust amperes carried for voltage dropped in the run. hook up a sub panel and ground it there and at your main panel and hook up your two hots to a suitable breaker.

Super bad idea, definitely not code. You say 220v but mention neutral/ground. Do you just need 220V or will you be running something at 120V as well? You also do not mention how many AMPS you need available, or how long a run it is to your outbuilding. Both are important, as one responder mentioned there will be a current drop after 100ft. It will also determine what size conduit to use. If you are going to need 120V out there as well you will need to run BOTH a neutral and a ground. using PVC GREY electrical conduit and pre fabbed 90 degree sweep bends, no sprinler PVC or connections. Only so much wire will fit in a conduit, you could put a gorilla at the other end pulling and it wont go through. What is the 220V for compressor/sprayer/welder? Here is actually a good idea of what you are up against by of all people a carpenter. He does a real good job of explaining in layman terms. Go to the link, read and let me know what more I can help with.

Copper pipe for plumbing cannot be used as conduit. The 90 s are not big enough as far as the radius goes like a standard conduit 90 for one thing. Also you cannot use copper pipe as a ground BAD IDEA. Suggest you run PVC pipe under ground 18 minimum by code USe what size wire you need for your load and run four wires two hots, one neutral one ground to out building. This way if you install a sub panel you can have a 120/240 use. The next suggestion is to use a UF wire (which is underground wire) and do away with conduit if you do this it must be 24 inches deep by code. Or call a contractor and get a price and save yourself the headache.

They have a diagnostic system but it will not be specific enough. I had my light go on months ago, and they told me it was my transmission. It wasn't. Then they told me it was the mass air flow sensor, or the air temperture sensor. Both parts were expensive. It wasn't either of those either. I took it to the dealership because a local church was going to pay for it, because they wanted me to continue to come to their church do the the martial arts ministry I am instructor of. The dealership took all the wires and tightly connected them, put in a new fuse, and it was back to normal. All Autozone can do is give you an idea what is wrong, but it will not pin point the exact thing. The only two things they can for sure check are your alternantor and battery.