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|  Installing a 220V circuit for a 220V welder - need help. | 
|  Nov 9 2008, 02:19 AM 
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				there is no 220V service in my garage - thats about to change. i picked up a 250V 30A outlet (3 slots arranged in a circle w/ one looking like a "L") which matches the plug on the welder. i have a 30A breaker that takes up two slots in the breaker panel for the house (located in the garage!) i have some new 10 gauge 3 conductor wire (black, white, and green conductors). snap the breaker in place - make sure its switched off. install a black and white conductor in one of the two set screw slots in the 30A breaker. connect the other ends of the black/white to the outlet and the ground to the ground on the back of the outlet and inside the breaker panel (metal box). to be honest here, the only thing i know about A/C electricity is it can kill you. other than that, i don't know jack. i can replace a bad outlet/socket/switch, but i couldnt wire any 110v circuit from the box to the wall if i had to. so does the above sound right? i know there should normally be a red wire to use in place of the white, but i've read thats really only required for 4 prong plug/outlets. looking for the FRAXX guidance here oh wise one's. (IMG:http://www.frrax.com/rrforum/style_emoticons/default/drink.gif) | 
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 GlennCMC70   Installing a 220V circuit for a 220V welder - need help.   Nov 9 2008, 02:19 AM
 GlennCMC70   Installing a 220V circuit for a 220V welder - need help.   Nov 9 2008, 02:19 AM 
  trackbird   Sounds about right. Make sure you run the ground l...   Nov 9 2008, 02:35 AM
 trackbird   Sounds about right. Make sure you run the ground l...   Nov 9 2008, 02:35 AM 
  GlennCMC70   good. 
now any advice on running a temp run across...   Nov 9 2008, 02:42 AM
 GlennCMC70   good. 
now any advice on running a temp run across...   Nov 9 2008, 02:42 AM 
  trackbird   I ran mine through the studs. If not, I'd put ...   Nov 9 2008, 03:21 AM
 trackbird   I ran mine through the studs. If not, I'd put ...   Nov 9 2008, 03:21 AM 
  sgarnett   I used metal conduit and a metal outlet box for my...   Nov 9 2008, 03:34 AM
 sgarnett   I used metal conduit and a metal outlet box for my...   Nov 9 2008, 03:34 AM 
  GlennCMC70   i plan to use the PVC outdoor stuff. thanks guys.   Nov 9 2008, 03:59 AM
 GlennCMC70   i plan to use the PVC outdoor stuff. thanks guys.   Nov 9 2008, 03:59 AM 
  Wayno   Is you're panel mounted between the studs ...   Nov 9 2008, 04:15 AM
 Wayno   Is you're panel mounted between the studs ...   Nov 9 2008, 04:15 AM 
  GlennCMC70   between two studs "in" the wall. 
i was ...   Nov 9 2008, 04:21 AM
 GlennCMC70   between two studs "in" the wall. 
i was ...   Nov 9 2008, 04:21 AM 
  FBody383   When I ran mine I had about 20' of wire left o...   Nov 9 2008, 05:41 AM
 FBody383   When I ran mine I had about 20' of wire left o...   Nov 9 2008, 05:41 AM 
  GlennCMC70   this used welder came w/ a 20' plus cord on it...   Nov 9 2008, 05:52 AM
 GlennCMC70   this used welder came w/ a 20' plus cord on it...   Nov 9 2008, 05:52 AM 
  Torque   Not an electrician but I can tell you how I most r...   Nov 9 2008, 06:55 AM
 Torque   Not an electrician but I can tell you how I most r...   Nov 9 2008, 06:55 AM 
  Torque   the wire i have turns out to be 14-3 and not the 1...   Nov 9 2008, 07:20 AM
 Torque   the wire i have turns out to be 14-3 and not the 1...   Nov 9 2008, 07:20 AM 
  sgarnett   220V dryers and ovens get a neutral, because they ...   Nov 9 2008, 03:14 PM
 sgarnett   220V dryers and ovens get a neutral, because they ...   Nov 9 2008, 03:14 PM
 
  GlennCMC70   QUOTE (sgarnett @ Nov 9 2008, 09:14 AM) 2...   Nov 9 2008, 03:18 PM
 GlennCMC70   QUOTE (sgarnett @ Nov 9 2008, 09:14 AM) 2...   Nov 9 2008, 03:18 PM 
  GlennCMC70   accually the way i understand it is the neutral is...   Nov 9 2008, 03:16 PM
 GlennCMC70   accually the way i understand it is the neutral is...   Nov 9 2008, 03:16 PM 
  nape   I AM an electrician and Sean's advice is corre...   Nov 9 2008, 04:50 PM
 nape   I AM an electrician and Sean's advice is corre...   Nov 9 2008, 04:50 PM 
  Torque   Out of curiosity, what's the safety issue with...   Nov 9 2008, 05:46 PM
 Torque   Out of curiosity, what's the safety issue with...   Nov 9 2008, 05:46 PM
 
  nape   QUOTE (Torque @ Nov 9 2008, 11:46 AM) Out...   Nov 9 2008, 09:41 PM
 nape   QUOTE (Torque @ Nov 9 2008, 11:46 AM) Out...   Nov 9 2008, 09:41 PM 
  GlennCMC70   got it done. usd the black and red to the 30A brea...   Nov 9 2008, 07:07 PM
 GlennCMC70   got it done. usd the black and red to the 30A brea...   Nov 9 2008, 07:07 PM
 
  nape   QUOTE (GlennCMC70 @ Nov 9 2008, 01:07 PM)...   Nov 9 2008, 09:49 PM
 nape   QUOTE (GlennCMC70 @ Nov 9 2008, 01:07 PM)...   Nov 9 2008, 09:49 PM

 
  sgarnett   QUOTE (nape @ Nov 9 2008, 04:49 PM) The s...   Nov 11 2008, 05:20 AM
 sgarnett   QUOTE (nape @ Nov 9 2008, 04:49 PM) The s...   Nov 11 2008, 05:20 AM 
  Torque   Thanks for the explanation on Romex.  The melting ...   Nov 10 2008, 04:20 AM
 Torque   Thanks for the explanation on Romex.  The melting ...   Nov 10 2008, 04:20 AM
 
  nape   QUOTE (Torque @ Nov 9 2008, 10:20 PM) Tha...   Nov 11 2008, 04:37 AM
 nape   QUOTE (Torque @ Nov 9 2008, 10:20 PM) Tha...   Nov 11 2008, 04:37 AM 
  firehawkclone   This tread came at the perfect time. I've need...   Nov 10 2008, 03:56 PM
 firehawkclone   This tread came at the perfect time. I've need...   Nov 10 2008, 03:56 PM 
  nape   As ironic as this is going to sound, I had an elec...   Nov 11 2008, 04:21 AM
 nape   As ironic as this is going to sound, I had an elec...   Nov 11 2008, 04:21 AM
 
  Torque   QUOTE (nape @ Nov 10 2008, 08:21 PM) Anyw...   Nov 11 2008, 05:25 AM
 Torque   QUOTE (nape @ Nov 10 2008, 08:21 PM) Anyw...   Nov 11 2008, 05:25 AM

 
  nape   QUOTE (Torque @ Nov 10 2008, 11:25 PM) Wo...   Nov 11 2008, 11:11 PM
 nape   QUOTE (Torque @ Nov 10 2008, 11:25 PM) Wo...   Nov 11 2008, 11:11 PM


 
  Torque   QUOTE (nape @ Nov 11 2008, 03:11 PM) QUOT...   Nov 12 2008, 12:17 AM
 Torque   QUOTE (nape @ Nov 11 2008, 03:11 PM) QUOT...   Nov 12 2008, 12:17 AM
 
  TOO Z MAXX   QUOTE (nape @ Nov 10 2008, 11:21 PM) As i...   Nov 12 2008, 06:15 AM
 TOO Z MAXX   QUOTE (nape @ Nov 10 2008, 11:21 PM) As i...   Nov 12 2008, 06:15 AM

 
  nape   QUOTE (TOO Z MAXX @ Nov 12 2008, 12:15 AM...   Nov 12 2008, 11:47 PM
 nape   QUOTE (TOO Z MAXX @ Nov 12 2008, 12:15 AM...   Nov 12 2008, 11:47 PM 
  marka   Howdy,
First time I ever heard anything bad (safe...   Nov 12 2008, 01:51 PM
 marka   Howdy,
First time I ever heard anything bad (safe...   Nov 12 2008, 01:51 PM 
  sgarnett   On the shoeless cobbler's kids topic, I screwe...   Nov 12 2008, 02:51 PM
 sgarnett   On the shoeless cobbler's kids topic, I screwe...   Nov 12 2008, 02:51 PM 
  Machine   2 things that I was thinking regarding your applic...   Nov 12 2008, 08:24 PM
 Machine   2 things that I was thinking regarding your applic...   Nov 12 2008, 08:24 PM
 
  nape   QUOTE (Machine @ Nov 12 2008, 02:24 PM) D...   Nov 12 2008, 11:29 PM
 nape   QUOTE (Machine @ Nov 12 2008, 02:24 PM) D...   Nov 12 2008, 11:29 PM|   | 
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