Raymond Fast
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I'm looking at purchasing my first welder and I'm going to need a 220v outlet for it. I'll be installing the outlet inside my enclosed garage. The panel is located on the opposite end of the wall and there is no sheetrock.
My current plan is to install a two-pole 50amp 220v breaker in the panel and run 6-2 NM W/G along the top of the wall and then down to where I'll install a surface mount 220v 50amp outlet on the inside of a stud. (I figured by installing the outlet on the inside of the stud, there's less chance of it getting smacked into by something and I'll still have plenty of access to plug in the welder.) I want to locate the outlet near the garage door so that it's in close proximity to indoor and driveway work areas.
What I want to know is what do I have to do to meet code? (For instance, will this circuit require GFI protection?)
My current plan is to install a two-pole 50amp 220v breaker in the panel and run 6-2 NM W/G along the top of the wall and then down to where I'll install a surface mount 220v 50amp outlet on the inside of a stud. (I figured by installing the outlet on the inside of the stud, there's less chance of it getting smacked into by something and I'll still have plenty of access to plug in the welder.) I want to locate the outlet near the garage door so that it's in close proximity to indoor and driveway work areas.
What I want to know is what do I have to do to meet code? (For instance, will this circuit require GFI protection?)