I'm not an Electrician..but...pros and cons

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Originally posted by JStrube

Can you post pics of the 2 locations in question and distances from the pod plug?  I'd say closest to the pod is best, but you need space for the breaker.  Do you have a load center at the utility feed?  Are you talking a sub panel in the garage? Fed from a breaker?

Sure, I can post some pictures this weekend.

The "utility in" is on the side of the garage near the front, close to the driveway. The house breaker panel is on the back wall of the garage, so with the POD parked in the driveway, the run  should be no more then 30', either way. 

There is no open space at the "utility feed" however, I think a double pole 30amp thin breaker could be used to replace one of the existing full size breakers, so I can tap in for the POD.

I have additional space available in the garage "House Panel" but I'll have to check with a pro on how to setup 30 amp service at that point. 

I have done a fair share of electrical wiring, but have never messed with anything a the panel level. I do have a load center at the utility feed and a distribution panel in the garage. At this juncture, I'm trying to figure out if it would be best to tap at the "utility in" or at the house panel inside the garage.

Not sure there is and advantage with one, over the other.