Recent content by gamitch11

Thanks everyone. I've got several ideas from this forum and everyone's replies.:thumbup:

Thanks MEngineer. Won't #2 copper handle the 125 amp? I'll keep the taps in mind and suggest them to my electrician.

By 'dual lugs' do you mean that there might be a place to attach wires or are they already used up by two sets of wires coming from the transformer to my meter? The electrician could install a fused box (or breaker box) at the meter, then I could run my wires from that box to a garage sub...

Does your meter have a disconnect or is it just a meter? No, no disconnect. I would have an electrician or OG&E to make the connection. If so, it would need to have dual lugs. If no lugs, what would be my options? What size service do u have? 400 Amp What electric loads do u have? Right...

I want to run electrical to my detached garage. I want to come off of the meter (not the service panel in the house) to a 125 amp breaker box in the garage with a 125 amp main breaker. Can this be done by running 3 wires (all #2 copper)? 3 wires = two hots and a neutral from the meter. Then...

I said I was embarrassed. I've figured it out. The yellow and black wire were buried and stuffed deep in the motor. I was afraid of pulling on wires, afraid I would disconnect something. Anyway, never mind. I got it. Thanks, gamitch11

This post looks like it has been finished. I'll start a new thread for my request. Thanks again.

I'm embarrassed to request help but I'll ask anyway. I have bought a new Century B384 5hp motor for my compressor. I've removed the back plate but I do not see anywhere where to wire in the power leads. I'm replacing an Ingersoll-Rand 5hp motor. The leads attached to posts but the Century motor...

Help wiring compressor motor (CENTURY B384) I'm embarrassed to request help but I'll ask anyway. I have bought a new Century B384 5hp motor for my compressor. I've removed the back plate but I do not see anywhere where to wire in the power leads. I'm replacing an Ingersoll-Rand 5hp motor...