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I will definitely post some pictures. My floors are getting epoxied this week! Once they are done, I will take some pictures. Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

Yes, I will most likely put a 50 amp plug under my box at some point. In the meantime, I consulted a licensed electrician today about my situation and he told me that I should use 25 amp breaker’s and I’ll be just fine and it will pass code. Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

So, after all the discussion and advisement from you guys (which I REALLY appreciate!), I have decided to do the following: I have a Lincoln Arc Welder for sale! I will never use the term 220v ever again! I am going to swap the 30 amp breakers for 20 amp breakers, considering the 20's will...

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Awesome, thank you. Lift requirements are 208v-17 amps/230v-16 amps Compressor requirements are for a 20 amp circuit, so I am good there. Do you think I should swap out my 30 amp breakers for 20 amp?

Welder states ID on front for input 230 volts at 20 amps Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

Just so I understand what you said here, my lift is hardwired-I'm good with the 30 amp breaker. If I have the option to hard wire my compressor-I'm good with a 30 amp breaker. When I plug my welder into the wall receptacle, because it's a welder, I am still good with a 30 amp breaker?

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Bert, should I change the 30 amp breakers to 20 amp breakers? Sent from my iPad using The Garage Journal mobile app

Thank you. Had I known this before, I would have definitely used larger wire. Seems my electrician did me no favors. Fortunately, the compressor will most likely be no bigger than 1.5 hp and probably 120v with a 220v option. Was just informed by my father that the wire feed he is giving me...

Well, that’s not awesome Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal

Lift specs show 208v/17 amps/230v/16 amps. I ran 20 amp circuits throughout the entire building, the 12/3 is on 30 amp breakers. Sent from my iPad using The Garage Journal mobile app

His comment to me was 12/3 would be sufficient for a wire feed, the lift, and a compressor. I weld very little and anything I do would be light gauge steel. I haven’t yet purchased a compressor, I’m still undecided on whether or not I need a two stage or if I can get away with a portable...

Not really an option without major surgery to my garage walls. They are all drywalled and painted. I ran 3 lines for 220. One for my welder, one for my 2 post lift and one for my compressor. I did consult an electrician before using this wire during the construction phase. I’m usually...

I probably should have gone overkill on the wire for my 220 outlets. Hindsight is amazing! Sent from my iPhone using Garage Journal