We are soon to be building a new house. In the mean time, we have contructed a small building that we will live in while the house is built. We have a 200amp pole installed and power supply is hooked up. The pole is near where the house is and about 200' from the shop. I am wanting to run power to a breaker box at the shop from the breaker box at the pole. The box at the pole has pass thru lugs. One person told me the 200' is not a problem and to use #6 wire. At the hardware store, I was told #6 wire is really expensive and I should get the power company to install a new meter/box at the shop. It will just be the wife and I living in the shop so I don't expect too heavy a requirement. The biggest will probably be an instant water heater that requires 80 amps. Long winded but my ? is what size wire should I run planning on having a sm refridge, window ac unit, 80 amp heater, computer and a few lights? Or should I get power company to put in a new drop? Thanks!

Hello, I have a source wire directly from a breaker to a switch and a light. I need to "splice into the source prior to the switch to add a switch and a recepticle. I know I need a junction box. Do I connect all blacks and whites and grounds together, then add the switch, light and the receptacle? There is currently 14-2 source controlling a switch and a light. Thank you :)