electrical

  1. Phil S

    Free or almost electrical parts

    I have been saving surplus electrical supplies to use in my new shop. As I move closer to completion of my new shop, I need to get rid of some of the stuff I will not need. For those looking to add a panel in your shop I might have what you need I have: 2 Square D 100 amp main lug sub...
  2. B

    Need seasoned advice on electrical

    I've been using a temporary 220 line for a bit, but with winter coming up and outside projects presumably slowing down, I'd like to get my garage shop set up better. Here's a list of pertinent information: Equipment needing electricity Rigid R4511 tablesaw - 1.5 hp 220 or 110 Delta...
  3. bluchz

    Shop electrical problems?

    I recently purchased a new air compressor. The old one just kind of faded away, the motor seamed to just lose power and run slow and then finally wouldn't start. The new one worked great till i plugged it into to the same outlet and then it wouldn't run at the right speed. I moved it to an...
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    • MarkE
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    Moved some stuff around

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    • MarkE
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    • electrical outfeed
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    • Album: New Shop
  7. Moved some stuff around

    Moved some stuff around

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    • MarkE
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    • electrical outfeed
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    • Album: New Shop
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    Moved some stuff around

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  9. Glennbear

    Workshop Electrical Thread

    I edited a post in this thread that seemed to violate site policy in it's content. :wsmile: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/forums/showpost.php?p=364181&postcount=18 I sent a PM to Pete explaining my actions.
  10. JohnW

    Dust Proof Electrical Covers in New Shop

    My local inspector (Charlotte) told me I would need dust proof RATED electrical covers on all my outlet boxes. On a search all I could find were Pass & Seymour stainless steel cover plates, which for a standard duplex outlet, costs between $35.00-$50.00/each. I've been in lots of hobby shops...
  11. MrAudio815

    Electrical Panel

    Hello NCWW's, I was looking at the electrical panel in the Home we are renting (Built before 1978). The Common (white) wire is connected to the same strip as the ground wire. Is this right? Also the Main panel is in the basement in my son's room on the other side of the house from...
  12. manfre

    Electrical Questions - Wire to the workshop

    I have a good plan about what I'm going to do with wiring inside of the workshop and the only real hurdle is getting the wires from the house to the workshop sub-panel. I just got an estimate back for completely wiring the shop from the main panel and it's almost $1000 more than I was expecting...
  13. Warren

    Electrical Problem

    I have a 15 inch Pwermatic planer that has about 50-70 hours of use. Today I started to plane some 4/4 rough lumber and hit the start button. No response. Being a mechanical engineer with miminal practical electical experience, I need help on starting my toubleshooting adventure. I have a VOM...
  14. kooshball

    Code for running electrical in an unfinished attic?

    Hopefully someone out there can let me know the right way to do this so that it is safe and to code. I will soon be installing 4 recessed fixtures in my bedroom (one in each corner, 3' from each wall) and will need to run the electrical from my existing switch box. The bedroom is on the 2nd...
  15. Sealeveler

    Electrical on Craigslist

    Lot of shops being built.No connection. http://eastnc.craigslist.org/mat/2209596690.html Tony
  16. Rhythm House Drums

    Electrical Supply in Charlotte?

    I'm running electricity to my workshed... I need #1 Aluminum in either THWN, XHHW, or USE cable... but I can't find anyone that has it, not even electrical supply... I've even called some places online but no one wants to deal with 200 feet of wire, I guess most of the online places are...
  17. H

    Electrical Questions

    I lost my basement workshop when we moved from Alabama. I now have a relatively small space at the end of one garage where I have fit my workbench, scroll saw, contractor's saw and a tabletop band saw. Having burned up the motor on a cheap contractor's saw, I want to avoid doing the same thing...
  18. farmerbw

    Electrical circuit troubleshooting?

    I'm looking for some recommendations on what might be causing this and possible solutions. We've got an undergound/wireless dog fence (I'll omit the dist/brand info as I don't really think it's pertinent) that we've had for almost 3 years. Up until recently it's been pretty problem free but...
  19. MrAudio815

    PM2000 owners, I have a Electrical question?

    Hey Everyone, It's been a while. Anyway I have been getting electrical out to my garage from inside the townhome. I put 50 amps out there with a 50 amp double pole circuit breaker and 6-3 gauge wire which can handle 55amps. Anyway my question is I have 12 gauge wire that I used to run my...
  20. crokett

    I Passed The Shop Electrical Final Today

    I'm happy. Inspector was out back before Christmas. Passed the trench so I could fill it and passed the work at the house panel. I had some final hookup in the shop as well as a few items on his punch list. Life got in the way the last several weeks. I took care of the remaining items at...

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