220V outlets - how many & for lift...

[tff]

I've spec'ed 3 220V outlets for my garage that is under construction.
Near term, it'll be a garage mainly for car stuff (detailing, minor and major maintenance) and likely a lift.
A couple of questions...

-Since one of these would be for the lift, should I place the outlet on the ceiling above one of the posts? And should it be an outlet or just wiring that can then be later connected to the lift?

-Do i really need 3? Or would one 220V outlet plus one for the lift be good enough? (I can save a few dollars and add more lighting instead).

Thanks for any advice.

 

[Ray916MN]

If you want a 220V 4 post lift, a large compressor, and a welder, you want three, 220 outlets. If you're going to have a washer and electric dryer in your shop, you get to four, 220 outlets....

 

[493 scamp]

Lift should be hard wired. Other 220v outlets depend on what you need. Welder,compressor, A/C? I wish I had put a shut off within reach of my lift just in case the button sticks.

 

[Kaizen]

Lift should be hard wired. Other 220v outlets depend on what you need. Welder,compressor, A/C? I wish I had put a shut off within reach of my lift just in case the button sticks.

So run down from the ceiling to a kill switch and then back up to lift wires?


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[Buckgnarly]

Lift should be hard wired. Other 220v outlets depend on what you need. Welder,compressor, A/C? I wish I had put a shut off within reach of my lift just in case the button sticks.

Put one inline from the wires coming down to the switch, that what I and a few others on here did.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

Any motors over 3HP need to be hardwired.

 

[sberry]

The company send a plug and recept for mine. They insisted it be used. During a remodel I removed it, the breaker is about 10 ft away. I had a double pole switch I couldn't find at the moment, the box is there for it and one of these days will put it in.

 

[cullen]

I wired my lift to a receptacle right on the lift. That way, I can unplug like it is a disconnect. Another benefit is that I can plug my welder into that receptacle if needed.

 

[Falcon67]

240V 3 wire run, motor rated DPST switch for local kill and a handy 120V outlet.

I bought a 20 space box and started with 3 240V circuits plus 120V lights and plugs. In the 7 years since, I now have 6 240 runs and the box is full. Next thing that come up will require starting over with a new 24 or more space box. Plan ahead. "Well, I don't think I'll ever.." No - double it now.

 

[alfredeneuman]

Lift should be hard wired.

Lifts, cranes, and elevators are allowed to be hardwired with cord.

 

[pbon]

With casters, some 4 post lifts are moveable so hardwiring could be inconvenient.

 

[BLUE72CAMARO]

I am in the process of wiring up my 9k Rotary lift that came out of a Ford dealership that went under. It has a twist lock plug on it as did all of the lifts in the dealership. My plan is to put a box on the truss above the leg that has the pump installed on it which is the right hand post.

 

[James-W]

I have 220V outlets in my garage and sometimes I wish I had more. Don't sell yourself short on them, you never know what equipment you might buy in the future. In my opinion, it is better to have too many and not use them all, than to need more and not have them.

 

[Buckgnarly]

I am in the process of wiring up my 9k Rotary lift that came out of a Ford dealership that went under. It has a twist lock plug on it as did all of the lifts in the dealership. My plan is to put a box on the truss above the leg that has the pump installed on it which is the right hand post.

That's exactly what I did for my Bendpak.

 

[sberry]

Ideally is to leave a method for adding as needed. I saw a garage the other day with a 20 space main breaker panel in it,, 1 15A circuit and drywalled in nice and tight.

 

[Falcon67]

The OSB above my panel up to the ceiling is removable. There is also a movable panel in the ceiling above the panel to make it easier for routing wires off to other places.

 

[59 wagon man]

Lift should be hard wired.
depends on the manufacturer my lift is suitable for 110 or 220 just lifts a little slower. came wired with a 110 plug and since some 4 post lifts are moveable you don't want to hard wire it

 

[EdT]

Not sure about the lift requirements, but I sure wish I'd put in more 240 outlets in my shop when I built it. My recommendation would be to be thinking about the stuff mentioned above (Compressor, welder etc) and places to put more 240 outlets rather than fewer. In my experience, most 200 amp welders are going to want a 50 amp circuit and thats a PITA to add in later. Now is the cheapest/easiest time to do it.

 

[James-W]

Ideally is to leave a method for adding as needed. I saw a garage the other day with a 20 space main breaker panel in it,, 1 15A circuit and drywalled in nice and tight.

I agree, it would be ideal to be able to add wiring later on if it becomes needed. Only thing is, once you have the initial wiring in, the walls and ceiling are insulated, there is covering over the walls and ceiling, be it drywall, OSB, or metal, about the only way you can add wiring is on the outside of the walls. Wiring outside the walls is OK but if you do that wouldn't it be more practical to have put the wiring outside the walls from the start?

 

[BDT/NWMN]

Rather curious as to why people living in the States build their garage in Europe?