tuolumnejim
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In my garage all I have is 110v, and I don't think thats done right to begin with. Should I just start over and bring a 220v line over and put a breaker box on the garage and split it from there?
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Kevin54
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If all you have is 110, then most definately I would run 220. Run it to at least a 100 amp box, then pull your circuits off of it. With the right size wire for the 220, you can pull off of it for an air compressor @ 220, your 110 outlets, and your 110 lights and still have a few circuits to spare. With just a 110 circuit you are very limited as to what you can do and how much you can have on it. And you are out of luck for a standard size compressor.
Kevin
Kevin
MustangRick
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Get a good book for reference, something that addresses code. Check out the codes in your area, some places have an inspector in name only, others seem to have them driving around waiting to shut you down. If you follow their rules, then everything should be safe. If in doubt, talk to a local electrician or inspector.
Charles (in GA)
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I'd have an electrician install a subpanel, say 60 to 100 amp and then run 110 & 220 all over your garage.
I second that. If you don't know or are not familiar with electrical circuits and such, have it done for you by a professional, but that is what you really need to do it have a cable run and a subpanel installed and then wire up the garage with outlets.
Otherwise, assuming this is attached, you will have to run several 120V and 240V circuits from your existing panel, which you may not have space to do, and then you have the cost and trouble of running multiple cables.
Charles