From: David Cole (DavidCole@tk7.net)
Date: Fri Apr 23 2004 - 08:37:40 PDT
Keep in mind that installing a new subpanel is a lot different than
installing a new service to your house.
To do the main panel you will have to pull the meter to cut off the feed to
the panel. You can do that yourself generally but legally you usually have
to get a permit from the county.
There are a lot of books on residential wiring at the local libarary
usually. I'd do some reading there and then find out if you have any
friends who know wiring who can help you also.
You are right that it isn't that difficult and if done right, not at all
dangerous.
Dave
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On Thu, 22 Apr 2004 18:05:04 -0700, Paul A. Thomas
<bluewhale@jaxkneppers.com> wrote:
> Hi Guys:
>
> I pestered the list a year ago with questions about compressors and
> blasting cabinets. I now have a decent cabinet which peels rust and
> paint off parts of the trucks like using a power washer to remove mud
> from a fender. <!! :]>
> However I've come up against a wall regarding the compressor. I have a
> tiny 3.5 or 5 HP compressor which works when using the smallest tip on
> the blasting gun however the compressor is rated at 15 amps and the
> circuits in my garage are both 15 amps... After 20 minutes the circuit
> breaker trips on either circuit.
> I've obtained two bids to upgrade the electrical service to my house,
> however both are higher than I had hoped. I have little doubt they are
> reasonable, but as most of it will probably be labor I wanted to look
> into doing the upgrade myself. Part ( ok, a big part ) of the reason I
> buy broken old things is to fix them up, learning how to do so in the
> process. I figure that if I feel comfortable doing it and upgrade the
> service/install the new sub panel in the garage myself I'll save enough
> to allow me to buy the nice Eaton compressor this year, thus getting the
> cabinet up to full speed.
> Electricity isn't complicated, just dangerous. ( ok, 'and' useful )
> Might anyone have thoughts on where to look up info on ... say, wiring a
> new addition for your house yourself? Or related topics?
> If I can save more than half of the cost quoted then it's well worth it,
> plus I'll get familiar with household wiring and safety rules again. If
> not then I will have to find a work around until things free up a bit.
>
> As Always thank you for the ideas/thoughts/random abuse.
>
>
> Paul
> MVPA# 24986
> '53 REO M35 Fire Conversion
> '53 AEC Chevy 3/4 Ton
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>
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-- Dave
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