Recent content by RedTravis88

The issue with that is that my sub panel is only in a 60a breaker from the main panel. I'm thinking I'm pushing it with the current 20a, the other (4) 20a for the lights/receptacles, and the 40a in planning to use for the welder. Granted, I wouldn't be using the welder and compressor at the same...

Here you go. I ended up running 12/2 to a 6-20 receptacle just for the compressor. I'll likely run a second circuit on a 40a breaker for the welder. But also, look what I found when I started looking a little more closely at the existing wiring... Needless to say I won't be using it for...

Looked at the welder's wire size today, and it's actually 14/3. But that doesn't make sense to me since 14ga is only rated to 15a... What am I missing? Interesting. Looking more closely at the welder today, and using voltages for anything above 12ga steel it recommends connecting to a 25a...

I'm looking to verify what I need for a Lincoln WeldPak 180i welder, as well as an 80 gal 15a compressor (never at the same time) in my existing detached workshop. I have 60a service feeding the sub panel in my workshop, which currently has (6) 20a single pole breakers feeding the lights and...

So here's where the confusion ensues...some say vent, some say no vent. There has to be an industry standard somewhere.

Sorry, I wasn't clear on that. I prefer to keep the rafters open, but I plan to insulate the underside of the roof.

I'm in Pensacola, FL (hot humid summers, with about 14 days below freezing in the winter). I have a 20x24 detached workshop that I use for a mix of woodworking and mechanic work. It's a 2x4 construction, trussed roof with ridge vent, 16" OC exposed wall studs, and a shingle roof (no ceiling)...

I live in northwest Florida, and the summer heat is reminding me that I need a gameplan if I want to do any work in my workshop during the summers. So far it's broken down into a temporary plan due to finances, and then a longer term plan. But I still need some advice on a couple things. It's a...