[Spridgets] Fuse box breaker question

[Linda Grunthaner]

David & List,
Yes I am getting an electrician because I also bought a new MIG and will
need a new dedicated line.
Thanks Lin

On 8/15/07, David Lieb <dbl at chicagolandmgclub.com> wrote:
>
> >> You can uprate the breaker often times and have no ill effect.  Often a
> >> much heavier guage of wire was used in the first place.  Analyze the
> wire
> >> ga - OK throw the breaker first.
>
> Derf's point was that the breaker was tripping when the motor tried to
> start, not under continued use. The extra amperage used at start is of
> short
> duration and does not necessarily represent a fire hazard. I agree that
> the
> ideal solution is to run a brand new dedicated 20A circuit for this
> device,
> but that is probably overkill. OTOH, if you put off all your projects
> until
> you get around to re-wiring the garage... On the third hand, since Lin has
> or is getting a MIG, it is probably a great time to re-wire properly.
> David Lieb
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