Installing 240v breaker in a single panel slot
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I am think no. wait for the pros, but that panel looks maxed out
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Like I said wait for the pros. I think on those square d panels you can run two circuits on one breaker
You would have one circuit with two leads off of one breaker, not two circuits.
Thanks. What's easier? A new sub panel or replace the current one? How do I best estimate my current load since obviously not everything is in use at the same time?
Here's an interesting point. Below the main panel, there is a 240v plug. I guess I should figure out which breaker that's attached to (nothing is labeled to it) and see if I can run a longer wire out of the box. My table saw will be close to it anyways, can I just run a 12 gauge extension cord to it? Best case scenario, I could save 10 feet of run if I move the outlet and/or connect it directly.
Depending on the configuration of the receptacle, and the requirements of your table saw.
If it's a 50A Breaker with a 50 Amp 6-50R (common welding plug) then you might want to change the breaker and the receptacle out to something more suitable. (6-30R or 6-20R) Depending on what your table saw requires.
If it's a 50A Breaker with a 50 Amp 6-50R (common welding plug) then you might want to change the breaker and the receptacle out to something more suitable. (6-30R or 6-20R) Depending on what your table saw requires.
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The simplest solution would be to double up on 2 smaller circuits If that's possible ?
That would free up some space in your panel.
Assuming you have the capacity amp wise ?
What are some of your smaller circuits ?
Have you done a load calculation ?
What size is your main breaker ?
That would free up some space in your panel.
Assuming you have the capacity amp wise ?
What are some of your smaller circuits ?
Have you done a load calculation ?
What size is your main breaker ?
It appears that I have a 240v outlet labeled "GA 240v" already installed on a 50amp breaker. Great news!
Powermatic is recommending a 30amp circuit. Do I need to change the breaker to a 30amp?
The motor is rated as 3hp 230v 13amp. Can I run a 25 ft 10 gauge extension cord to the saw?
Powermatic is recommending a 30amp circuit. Do I need to change the breaker to a 30amp?
The motor is rated as 3hp 230v 13amp. Can I run a 25 ft 10 gauge extension cord to the saw?
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I would remove the receptacle making it a junction box.
I would run conduit to the table saw location and mount a new receptacle and box within reach of the table saw power cord.
10 gauge wire. Change the breaker to 30 amps.
Using an extension cord in place of permanent wiring is a code violation.
I would run conduit to the table saw location and mount a new receptacle and box within reach of the table saw power cord.
10 gauge wire. Change the breaker to 30 amps.
Using an extension cord in place of permanent wiring is a code violation.
I would suspect that a 50A circuit would void any warranty on the saw.
I am against using extension cords for several reasons, I would run a conduit along the wall from this area to a much closer to the saw area, and wire it anew, from a correct breaker to the saw.
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I am against using extension cords for several reasons, I would run a conduit along the wall from this area to a much closer to the saw area, and wire it anew, from a correct breaker to the saw.
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