Which 240V outlet types should I install?

[Onewolf]

I am starting to think that I should have some 240V outlets installed when our garage/workshop electrical work is done. I don't currently have ANY 240v tools but I foresee the possibility of adding a 2 post lift at some point and the possibility of upgrading some of my woodworking tools to 240V models.

I did a quick perusal of grizzly.com woodworking tools that I might want to upgrade to at some point (planer, jointer, table saw, band saw, etc) and it looks like every one uses a different 240v plug/receptacle type: 6-15R, L6-30, 6-20R, etc.

Right now I'm leaning towards the Bendpak XPR-9 two post lift. Reading their documentation it's not apparent what type of plug/outlet it uses.

So, what types of 240V outlets would you recommend that I have installed when the electrical is installed for my garage/workshop?

My garage journal build thread:

Thanks.

 

[sberry]

I would figure out a raceway and leave provisions for future installs. You can only pre plan so much, its also easy to have a lot of stuff you never use.

 

[rancherbill]

Here's what I would do.

I would look around and find the the biggest piece of equipment I would ever get and go from there. I weld so reasonably a 50 amp circuit is all I will ever need. I would wire to the receptacle for 50 amps (wire and breaker). The receptacle would be for whatever I have right now. At a later date, you can put another box with the right receptacle. There is no need to get more wire or breakers.

 

[pattenp]

Lifts typically are hardwired, but if using a plug I'd use a L6-30. As far as 240V shop equipment goes the 6-20 is fairly common.

Edit: If you do the 6-20R on a 20A circuit, that also covers the 6-15P because the 6-15P also fits the 6-20R.

 

[thewatusi]

Run a bunch of conduit from the panel to various locations.

Pull wires later when you know what size you need.

 

[600SL]

I'm using 14-20R's. They are good for up to 20 amps or 2 HP. They are 3 wire + ground so if you run a machine off it then you can break out 120V for a light. Very handy for my lift to add a receptacle near the pump.

 

[sublimate]

I used 14-50s. Put in 6 - 3 spread along each on my 2 long walls.
Most of my stuff doesn't need the neutral, but it was just as easy to run it once and be done. This way if I every get an electric car I should be set.