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    Wiring 6-50 receptacle

    Ok just need a quick double check as I’m installing several 6-50r receptacles in my shop. Wire I’m using is 8/3 with ground. So it has 3 - 8 gauge wires, w r b. And then a 12 ga bare ground. Most receptacles are fed from sub panels where the ground n neutral are not bonded together (they...
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    Daisy chaining 220 welding outlets

    Ok so my goal is to try and minimize my use of extension cords by adding more 220 outlets. My walls are pretty long 60-70ft and with wire running over a buck a foot I’m thinking of putting more than one outlet per circuit. I’m using 8ga and it seams like these Leviton outlets easily accommodate...
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    Long lighting runs

    Here’s the deal my shop is a good sized building and I am starting to run some lighting. Will have about 11 amps on each circuit. From the panel to the switch is about 65ft. Then from the switch to the last light is about an additional 100ft. 165ft total. Planning on using 12/2. I have looked...
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    New electrical service

    Just want to run something by you guys. I have a 60x68 building and am going with a new dedicated service. The meter will be close to on the of corners. To minimize runs to outlets etc. My plan has been to use a 320-400 meter base with twin 200 amp disconnect breakers. Then on two adjacent walls...
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    NorAire air to water heat pump

    Does anyone have any experience with these: http://www.electromn.com/gen/noraire.htm Thinking about using a 5 ton unit with the built in backup boiler. Is electro industries make ok equipment?
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    Radiant Heat and Pex decision

    Starting a shop build 68x60. Have looked over these forums for years and have always wanted the radiant heat. Im having the system designed and I have been talking to radiant tech. They are advising 7/8 Pex on 16" center. Ill be starting with R8 walls and ceiling. Coastal climate, Seattle...
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