Bob Gaughan wrote:
>>
>> I'm going to be bringing in an electrician to upgrade my circuitry in
>> the garage so I can use a portable heater and lights while I screw
>> up.......er ...........work on my MGA this Winter.
>>
>> Is it logical/reasonable/cost-effective to move to 220V in the garage
>> while I'm at it?
>>
Yes - most definitely.
I just built a 25 x 30 garage. I upgraded my house service from 100 to
200 amps and then ran a 100 amp service (underground from my house panel
to the garage). Within the garage (which is two story), I ran 220v 30 amp
circuits with receptacles to each of the four corners on each floor. (Top
floor is wood working shop). These receptacles will power construction
heaters (220v 4800w) and my welder when i get it. I also ran a 220v
circuit from the panel to a switch to power my compressor. I used 10/2
red black wire for the 220 job.
i am at present installing my 110v 15 amp circuits. I am running outlets
with split receptacles every 6 ft 48" above the floor. Each floor will
have essentially a minium of 4 15amp circuits. Lights are all on separate
circuits with two lighting circuits on each floor.
Hope this helps
Preston
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