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New member here. I recently purchased a Porter Cable 60-gallon stationary air compressor (PXCMLC3706056) for use in my garage. The primary function will be to drive a rivet gun (and various other aircraft building tools) during my RV8 build project. I was given some advice by another RV8 builder to purchase a dryer cord and run the compressor from the same outlet my clothes dryer runs from since that's already wired for 240V. (The compressor is 230V / 15 AMP, according to the serial plate).
However, I think I would like to run a new line from my home panel in conduit to the garage so that I can also add a disconnect switch in the garage next to the compressor for safety. I don't know "a lot" about electrical wiring, but I would say I know enough to be dangerous?
My questions are:
1) What kind of breakers do I need to add to my panel?
2) What kind of wire to I need to buy? I'm guessing [email protected] 14-guage wires?
3) Do I only need 2 wires? There are only 2 terminals inside the pressure switch to wire to, so I think there is no ground required?
4) What kind of disconnect box should I get?
5) Depending on the size of the wire, is 1/2" conduit sufficient? The conduit will be run along the outside of the house attached near the bottom of the wall with straps screwed into stucco. I measured and the route I plan to take is 45 feet.
Thanks, in advance.
New member here. I recently purchased a Porter Cable 60-gallon stationary air compressor (PXCMLC3706056) for use in my garage. The primary function will be to drive a rivet gun (and various other aircraft building tools) during my RV8 build project. I was given some advice by another RV8 builder to purchase a dryer cord and run the compressor from the same outlet my clothes dryer runs from since that's already wired for 240V. (The compressor is 230V / 15 AMP, according to the serial plate).
However, I think I would like to run a new line from my home panel in conduit to the garage so that I can also add a disconnect switch in the garage next to the compressor for safety. I don't know "a lot" about electrical wiring, but I would say I know enough to be dangerous?
My questions are:
1) What kind of breakers do I need to add to my panel?
2) What kind of wire to I need to buy? I'm guessing [email protected] 14-guage wires?
3) Do I only need 2 wires? There are only 2 terminals inside the pressure switch to wire to, so I think there is no ground required?
4) What kind of disconnect box should I get?
5) Depending on the size of the wire, is 1/2" conduit sufficient? The conduit will be run along the outside of the house attached near the bottom of the wall with straps screwed into stucco. I measured and the route I plan to take is 45 feet.
Thanks, in advance.