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I follow the security logic just planting a seed if you do plan to use bars plan ahead to make sure they are not a trap my friend.
 
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I just got my panel in the other day and it was a bit frustrating wrangling the main feeder through the 1.5" conduit and LB box but it are wired up. Your shop is looking good, what's your supply amps for your shop?
 
Thanks JT and that's good news on getting yours in. Yeah electrical can be a pain in the arse. I didn't run what I wanted to run because of that. I was going to run 100 amp, but ended up running 65 amp. All things considered I don't think I'll max that out. Not with the size shop I have. When I get a kiln, even if I run it, a grinder, my fridge, dust collector, and the ac I'd be pushing the max but only only if they kick on at the same time. I'll eventually upgrade, but money was also a limiting factor as well. I don't want to run aluminum wire. Just bought a new hunting rifle which was money I was planning on for the shop but I I'm not sitting out for a third year in a row. But I need my shop back up and running so I settled for fewer amps. The panel can hold 100. If I do a short spike over 65 I doubt I'll hurt anything. If I decide to upgrade it won't be as hard since the I'll just have to run the wire. I went with an overhead wire and not buried used an old atv winch cable to string it up with and made a wearherhead on the shop. I'm happy with it.
 
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JTknives said:
Nice, I went with 2/0-2/0-1-4 aluminum as copper was crazy expensive. It's rated for 150amps but it's wired to a 125amp main breaker.
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I went with aluminum, as well, at the recommendation of my electrician. Not sure what the wire is rated...125 amp, I think. The panel is 100 amp. What is the issue with aluminum?
 
Nothing wrong with aluminium. Copper is a better conductor and has better corrosion resistance then aluminum. That is why aluminum wire is larger for the same amp rating as copper. My dad is a diehard copper guy. But truth be told the feeder coming off the power pole to your meter base is aluminum so it's not a big deal just coat the ends of the wire with the wire paste that stops oxidation.
 
As JT stated and I needed to make some sharp bends that are much easier with the smaller copper. That and I just like copper better except the price.
 
Busto said:
Looking Good...I kept looking for the Refreshment FRIDGE???

I'm not keen on bars over windows...A friend had security bars over his residence windows and two children were lost in a fire there was no way to release the bar frame.
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Refreshment fridge is coming real soon. Stay tuned. Lol.
 
I wasn't happy with the amount of air going all the way to the other end of the shop or I should say lack of, so I decided to build a section of duct. Happily I now have a very nice breeze 40' at the other end of the shop. Took about 20 mins and the temp dropped 45* from a blistering 125* to 80*. Def very pleased now. I can work anywhere inside and have a tolerable climate. Was a good day for testing as it shouldn't get much more than a few degrees warmer this summer as it's been around 105* + here this whole weekend. I set it up so I can close one door and still have full air intake.

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You really need to put a window air conditioner in one of the walls.
 
Just picked up about half or more of my electrical supplies so I can get the wiring started. Just need to pick up some more lights a couple 220 outlets and boxes, and a few more 110 outlets and boxes.
 
Geared up for tomorrow's job.

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All the wire is getting pulled through the 3" pipe. 1/2" pvc conduit will drop down to the switches and outlets. I drilled 2" holes right above the drops so it's easier to pull the wire through and drop.
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JTknives said:
Verry nice, bet you can't wait to be done
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Yeah, more so ready to be done spending money, but yeah ready to be able to make some knives and work in the shop. I've had to settle on a few things not quite as I want but will be good enough. Not that I can't upgrade in the future but had to save a few bucks here and there. Gotta go in the morning to get something to mount the boxed with. Either running 2x4 studs or getting some sort of bracket I can weld to the wall and screw the box to, just more paint I have to touch up.
 
I'll post some pics tomorrow, but got all the outlets mounted and hooked to the power panel. Only thing left as of this weekend is the lights. Waited to do them last so I have good power the whole length of the shop to run the welder so I can weld some sort of mount on the ceiling for the lights.

Lot of work today getting this done. 8 dedicated 20a 110v circuits and 1 220 circuit for the Vfd. Came out better than anticipated. Very very pleased. All the outlets are done with weather resistant boxes and covers except a couple I need covers for. Should work real well for keeping dust out of them.

Oh, and the fridge is getting moved over tomorrow.
 
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