Recent content by garrynok

I used MicroStation for years. Retired now and I need to come up with some kind of cheap CAD program, comes in handy for projects around the house.

Zeke thanks for your comments. The air compressor has a 6-30p on it (even though it is rated 15 amps), not a 6-20p. The Hobart 187 has a 6-50p on it. After giving it a lot of thought today, I've decided to replace the existing 20 amp breaker with a 30, replace the 12/2 with 10/2 and leave the...

The breaker box was installed in 1974. It says it's a type CC. I'm assuming it doesn't take tandem breakers, does anyone know? Thanks.

My breaker box is a Cutler Hammer no. 2200. I don't have a clue if tandems are allowed, or if they are, where they are allowed.

Dimarcelli, I'm going to follow your thinking and redo the outlet correctly for the welder. The reasons are: 1. The physical location for the outlet is more in line with where I want the welder in the future. 2. I have three slots left in my breaker box. Two will be used for a future sub panel...

Thanks for the responses. Charles, I think I get you about the welder, it looks to me like the duty cycle on welders technically lets me get away with 12ga. What I don't understand is I thought the breaker was there to protect the wiring, not the end device. So if that is correct, why wouldn't a...

Currently I have a 5hp Ingersoll-Rand air compressor, rated at 15 amps, that sits close to the 200A main panel in the garage. The compressor is old but has the red button on it, overload protection. The total wire run is 20' of 12-2 from a double pole 20 amp, 240V breaker to a nema 6-30r. I...