Garage layout

[NS Gearhead]

Just looking for opinions on my garage layout. For the record the garage shell is just recently completed with the interior still left to do. Just started on wiring. Most of the equipment listed I don't have yet, but plan to. It's not to scale. The footprint is 24 wide, 30 deep, 10' walls. The work bench is 10x8 (at the wall), fab table 5x9. I need to keep the center accessible to park my truck with plow on in the winter. As much as possible I plan to put everything on casters so I can change the layout, but also stack equipment tightly beside each other against the wall to save space. I plan to put 6- 220 outlets. One in each corner, and one centered on each 30' wall. Should I go max amperage with them as far as wiring goes?... as I don't know exactly what I'll be using at each one. My 110s will all be 20 amps. I wish I could post actual pictures, but I haven't been successful on here.

 

[NS Gearhead]

Oh wow, here's a picture!

 

[NS Gearhead]

Dormer braces still need some cladding.

 

[NS Gearhead]

I splurged and had a SS hood made for the exhaust fan.

 

[kaymccampbell]

20 amps should support most any power tool. Unless you want to be able to plug the welder in at any port, then I'd say 30 amps.

 

[NS Gearhead]

The shed actually had to be moved from the garage location to where is sits now. That was fun. LOL We rolled it on telephone poll lengths.

 

[NS Gearhead]

20 amps should support most any power tool. Unless you want to be able to plug the welder in at any port, then I'd say 30 amps.

It's my understanding that 220 outlets can be 20, 30, 40, or 50 amps. Should have mentioned it's getting it's own 200amp service.

 

[kaymccampbell]

Unless you're installing a DialArc 250, you shouldn't need a 50 amp circuit. But, if you want or need them, then go for it. Most 200 amp, and below, MIG machines, assuming that's what you're running, should run off a 30 amp circuit. Mine do. The only shop tools, besides the welders, I have that draw near 20 amps at 220 are the tablesaw, big wood lathe, dust collector, and big compressor. Everything else is 110, and doesn't come near 20 amps, thought the circuits they are on are 20 amp, just to be safe.

Now if it's just the receptacles you are talking about, then I guess you could use anything you want, but usually you select appropriately rated receptacles for the circuit rating. Though I will admit that my welder's wiring, single receptacle, plug, and 50' extension cord are rated for 50 amps or better, just to be sure. However, the breaker in the box and twist lock plug on the welder are just 30 amp.

 

[NS Gearhead]

Unless you're installing a DialArc 250, you shouldn't need a 50 amp circuit. But, if you want or need them, then go for it. Most 200 amp, and below, MIG machines, assuming that's what you're running, should run off a 30 amp circuit. Mine do. The only shop tools, besides the welders, I have that draw near 20 amps at 220 are the tablesaw, big wood lathe, dust collector, and big compressor. Everything else is 110, and doesn't come near 20 amps, thought the circuits they are on are 20 amp, just to be safe.

Now if it's just the receptacles you are talking about, then I guess you could use anything you want, but usually you select appropriately rated receptacles for the circuit rating. Though I will admit that my welder's wiring, single receptacle, plug, and 50' extension cord are rated for 50 amps or better, just to be sure. However, the breaker in the box and twist lock plug on the welder are just 30 amp.

Ok, that makes sense. I'll just have to see what the wiring price difference is, and hopefully go with what can handle 50 amps. Then it's just a matter of changing breaker, and receptacle to suit the piece of gear I get. Thanks!!!

 

[kaymccampbell]

Ok, that makes sense. I'll just have to see what the wiring price difference is, and hopefully go with what can handle 50 amps. Then it's just a matter of changing breaker, and receptacle to suit the piece of gear I get. Thanks!!!

Just remember that stuffing a 50 amp cable into breakers and receptacles and boxes that are rated for lesser amperages can be a *****/impossible.

 

[Dozerhand]

I like the welder near the garage door so you can drag the leads outside to work on something.