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    20 amp circuits tripping, WTF?

    Bought them at Electrical wholesale supply, A local electrical supplier. I'm pretty sure they are not counterfeit.
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    20 amp circuits tripping, WTF?

    I'll do that his weekend.
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    20 amp circuits tripping, WTF?

    Do they make a 30 amp outlet that is layed out like the 20 amp outlets? or can I just use HD 20 amp outlets? I don't want to have to change plugs on the welder.
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    20 amp circuits tripping, WTF?

    Ok here are the results: Miller 140 Autoset MIG = 1 Amp idling, 15 to 24 Amps while welding 3/16" full power. Miller 375 X-treme Plasma cutter = 1 Amp idling, 18 to 30 Amps cutting 1/4" @ full power spiked to 41 at one point. Dewalt 4-1/2" 10 Amp grinder = 6 to 24 Amps. 24 was bearing down on...
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    20 amp circuits tripping, WTF?

    I tried the welder and plasma cutter on the circuit with no GFI and that 20 amp breaker would trip as well. I'll get some actual AMP reading after work today and report back.
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    20 amp circuits tripping, WTF?

    I picked up an AMPROBE (clamp type) from my father in law. I will look at the loading tomorrow.
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    20 amp circuits tripping, WTF?

    Thanks for the info. The breakers are Square D HOM. I'm suprised that the 10 amp Dewalt grinder would trip a 20 amp circuit.
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    20 amp circuits tripping, WTF?

    The GFI's are outlets. Outlets at the beggining of the circuit, per my inspector. The 3rd circuit DOES NOT have a GFI at all. The two GFI's are holding, it's the actual breaker in the service panel tripping.
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    20 amp circuits tripping, WTF?

    Need some help guys. Sorry for the long read but I'm lost. I finished my detached 26 x 30 a few months ago. I have a 200 amp Square D service at the garage with UFER ground, neutral & ground tied, 100 amp breaker feeding the house (house had an existing 100 amp service, ground and neutral...
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    So, you think you know your motors???

    17 for 17, over 40 under 50.......
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    Hmm what could be done with these?

    I have used one for the last 10 years for my primary tool box. But not anymore. Merry Xmas to ME!!!! I picked up a 56" CSPS tool box ($500)from a gate company going out of business. They also had a Miller 140 Autoset with cart still in the boxes ($600)
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    What size wire for 100 amp sub panel to detached garage

    I have ran exactly what you are proposing. It has been in for 2 months no problem, passed final inspection.
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    Introduction from Salt Lake City

    Hey, What's up? You wouldn't happen to live in WJ area off of 1300 would ya. I have a friend down there that speaks of a garage like this. He rides a Ducati Monster.
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    AZ High Country Garage Build

    How tall are the inside walls?
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    Permit for my 26x30 this wwek

    Yes, a friend of mine is a Hilti rep. I can get a verrrrry good price on them.
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    Permit for my 26x30 this wwek

    Never mind.
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    Chick Needs Some Help!

    Pic's any time soon???????????
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    Ordering 2x4's question

    That's what I figured, just needed reassurance from the pros.
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    Ordering 2x4's question

    I'm about to start a 26'x30'. I'm getting ready to do the drawings and have a question. I want 10' walls, 2x4's. Can I order precut 2x4's to acheive this, taking into account the base plate and two top plates how long would they be? :dunno:
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    Concrete question

    Thanks guys.
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