Recent content by Wayne1340

At the top under the cover I had a 2p breaker with L1 (black wire) & N2 (Blue wire) with a factory cord down below, below above the pump I mounted the transformer to bump down from 240v to 220v. Basically it’s the your connecting your 220v to L1 & N2

I can go out and post a couple pics of the connection if you need. I remember calling tech support on this and was connected as if it was L1 & L2, the labeling they used was confusing

I would install a 200A fusible service rated disconnect within 6’ of the meter and run 4/0 4 wire feeder to the garage and leave the 200A main in the panel. Then install a 110A set of fuses in the disconnect. Label the disconnect “Service Disconnect for Garage” Wayne

Have a 4" box in drywall but need to add external box, any way to do so? Nope, all good for code Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

Install a single P-Ring to flush out with the drywall then add this extension box

Oops, correct Try - ME 3100R6W IP67 is 250v 100A 5hp, this is a little pricey but I would like to move it when needed. Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

Another option is to install a 240v 50A receptacle in for your disconnect, that was if you need to move it just unplug Sent from my iPhone using The Garage Journal mobile app

All in the same trench is fine on private property. Hold minimum depth per code. My conduits sleeves are at 4’— 4’-6” due to the water pipes 1” for soft water 1” for hard water 1” for DATA 2” for power 2” for gas 1-1/2” for air back to the house Wayne

Re: Anybody else not doing projects due to cost of lumber? I started a 60x40 With a high bay to store a RV, last fall I finished the concrete and earth work and the lumber prices went up. I thought I would just wait it out and nope.... every part of the project when up. Wayne

Also check light switches that you don’t know what they control, they could be a switched

If they are standard receptacles check other GFI receptacles to see if there is one tripped

1st off I would like to thank you all for the incredible postings. I wish I have found this before I started. I took the last 4 hours reading this thread and it has a wealth of information, I’m currently in the middle of building me a barn and installing (2) flush floor lifts FM9SL and a...