Machines in use will include: table saw (220v), band saw, drill press, router, planer, jointer, dust collection, misc. power tools. Other power consumers include a refrigerator and lights. Aside from the T-saw, other tools will be run on 110v.
The dust collection will run in conjunction with any of the cutting tools. Does it need a dedicated line?
How many circuits do you recommend?
Do I need a sub-panel in the garage?
2006-10-09 10:02:58 · 8 answers · asked by tz151 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
From experience, I suggest having a lot of outlets closely spaced and easily accessible throughout the garage (say, 2-4 outlets every 4 feet). Even if you don't use them all at once, it is always convenient to have one close. The fridge should have a separate breaker, dust collection 1 breaker would not be a bad idea (or at least separate from general outlets used for tools). You shouldn't need a subpanel if you have enough room in your main panel to add on.
2006-10-09 10:17:18 · answer #1 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have a similar setup, no fridge or 220V.though.
Garage is detached w/ only 1 ,110V circuit for everything.
I get by bu using a power strip w/ built in breaker for the saws.
It's cheesy but I can only use one saw at a time.
A friendly electrical supplier can advise.
Can't go wrong with a lighting circuit, dedicated line for.Vac.
A circuit for convenience outlets, dedicated 220V line.
Sub panel would be way to go.
Draw up a circuit diagram & have local inspector bless it before you build
Good luck
2006-10-09 10:32:29 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you need a sub-panel with at least 12 circuits and that may even be too small.
1- You'll need 2 circuits for the 220 V circuit.
2- You will need 1 circuit each for the band saw,drill press,router, planer, joiner, dust collection and two or three other receptacles (8 at least).
3- You have 2 left to fill the panel. An 18 or 20 circuit panel would be best and you are talking 100 Amp subpanel and I would treat it that way and wire it accordingly #2 AWG THHN copper service into the box with a 100 Amp main breaker to match.
2006-10-09 10:20:21 · answer #3 · answered by norman8012003 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My experience (limited) has been that the conduit is used to protect wires in walls where other accesses are present (like sharing space with plumbing or HVAC vents), to prevent someone from drilling or nailing into the wire. Conduit will also prevent the wires from becoming snagged on items being moved around in the garage. The wire is certainly safer inside the conduit when that tube is attached to the wall (rather than loose or fastened down only every few feet, etc.) I would venture to guess that 'loose' wire, especially near the floor, would not pass building codes. Getting it up higher (along the corner between the wall and ceiling, for example) makes it even harder to disturb. Of course, add new circut breakers to the service panel so you don't overload current circuts. My electrician friend (who supervised while I wired new outlets in my garage), adivsed me to run the wire, and then work from the outlets BACK towards the service panel, so that you are always handling dead wires until the last minute. Even had me attach the black wire to the new circut breaker switch BEFORE I snapped it into the service panel.
2016-03-18 07:06:25 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Certainly you need a sunpanel with all of that equipment! The dust collector should be on a dedicated circuit. 100 A 20 slot 3 phase panel should to it. Three phase because you may need it later, and it balances loads better.
Put wiremold multi-outlet strips around. Don't forget gfci protection for personnel, and a fire panel run off of a fuse ahead of breaker protection, Make sure lighting is bright enough, dim lighting causes accidents in such places. A ground rod of course.
2006-10-09 10:18:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
How many arms do you have? I usually can only use one tool at a time. One or two 20 amp circuits will be fine plus your 220v dedicated line for the table saw. Allow another circuit for fluorescent lighting. I have a receptacle in my shop for my Lincoln arc welder (50 amp 220v line).
2006-10-09 18:14:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Unless you plan on running all your equipment at the same time, you do not need all theses circuits. My shop runs fine on two circuits total. 220V for dust collection?? Come on. SPend $100 bucks on a kit and just use your shop vac.
2006-10-10 05:08:09 · answer #7 · answered by Carp 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should have dedicated circuits for the following:
-Each 220V machine
-Lighting
-Receptacles
-Dust collector
-Air conditioning and/or heat
2006-10-09 10:16:04 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2015-08-16 18:00:42 · answer #9 · answered by Gwen 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋