Need advice for my 25x30

[sbd4de3]

Okay, so if you've been following my build thread you might know that we're getting ready to put up the skeleton for my building.

I'm asking for advice on the electrical for the inside.

For 220 I'll have the following in the shop:
1. Two-post lift along one wall
2. Two 220 welders that I'll use sometimes
3. A 220 window unit A/C

For 110, I'll have the following:
1. 4-6 high bay light fixtures
2. As many receptacles as I can, which is where your advice is needed.

How many receptacles is enough, but not too many??

I'll have a 20-25 foot working area along the opposite wall from the lift and I'd like to have the boxes high in this location.

Along the back wall I plan to have my woodworking area with a table saw and router, drill press, miter saw, sander/grinder.

I do hobby welding, woodwork and am restoring an 1986 Chevy SWB Silverado.

Also, if there are any electricians reading this, what do you think a ballpark estimate would be to have this done vs doing it myself?

Thank you all, I love GJ and all the great information you all provide on a daily basis!

Steve in TX

 

[sbd4de3]

Anyone?

If I didn't give enough info, please let me know what would help?

I'm worried I won't do it right and won't be able to do "that one something that I wish I could do" at that particular moment in the future.

You know, I'm trying to prepare for anything that I'm not thinking about right now.

Thanks for your help!

 

[matt_i]

Id place a receptacle every 3rd stud or so which works out to around 4ft centers. More if you know there's a specific spot for your workbench. I like the idea I gleaned here to put in double gang boxes but put each of the two outlets on a separate circuit.

If inspected you of course need a GFI "master" for each circuit, and its a good idea anyway.

I recommend placing an outlet for your welders near the garage door. This way if you have something to do outdoors you aren't stretching things out to the max. Sometimes nice for stick welding on something agricultural so all the smoke can dissipate outdoors.

 

[sbd4de3]

Thanks Matt! Those are great ideas, they go in the "Idea box" that will probably get incorporated into the building!

Thanks again!

 

[sbd4de3]

I do have another favor to ask if anyone can do it without much hassle.

Could somebody draw up a wiring plan for me? I've seen posts on GJ in the past where some people did lighting designs or something like that?

If you'd be inclined, please PM me and I'll get back to you with the thoughts for the wiring I'd like to have and the things I'll need in the building.

Thanks so much, if it's too much trouble, please don't feel obligated!!

 

[sbd4de3]

Is there anyone that can help me with the wiring plan I mentioned above for my building?

It's much appreciated!

 

[matt_i]

I think you should probably offer to pay. People are generally busy and asking for an electrical drawing isn't something usually done "for enjoyment". There are examples and tutorials all over the web with the ANSI symbology and sample drawings to learn from. If I wasn't willing to invest the time to learn about it, I'd personally expect to pay around a 3 hour job @ $50/hr.

 

[marklc]

Sometimes depending where you buy your light fixtures they will do a lighting layout for you too. They would just need your dimensions, ceiling height etc .

 

[sbd4de3]

Thanks for the info Matt_i, I will look into the tutorials and ANSI samples, and thank you for the reply, I am sorry I didn't offer to pay, you are right, time is valuable!!

Thanks Marklc, I ordered my lights from Amazon, I haven't had a chance to open up one of the boxes to look at the instructions, maybe there'll be something that will help.

 

[My Old Tools]

I did 4' centers. That is just barely enough especially around the benches.

 

[marklc]

Ceiling heights makes a difference with light spacing also. Higher the ceiling closer together you want them depending on intended use also of course.