Electrical 220v

[JoelD]

Just for the record there are many people who have safely done many projects without being a master

Key is doing your homework

Joel

 

[BobRip]

Just for the record there are many people who have safely done many projects without being a master

Key is doing your homework

Joel

Right on. Read a book, take a class, work with someone who knows, have it checked by someone who knows.

 

[Milton Burro]

Just for the record there are many people who have safely done many projects without being a master

Key is doing your homework

Joel

True dat. It's not rocket science, but can be dangerous for the inexperienced.

 

[6011Artist]

I agree that electrical work is not for everybody, but I have saved tons over the years by learning to do my own work. I learned from a guy that knew enough to get the job done but was by no means a master electrician. But I've never had to call a master electrician in for anything. I have ran electrical to several outbuildings and even wired up my shop including bending the conduit. And I've had several electricians comment on how neat my work turned out and how well the conduit was bent. So don't be scared away from doing it yourself. Especially if you are going to build a farm...farmers need to know how to do everything.

Electricity is fairly simple if you stay 'single phase' which is basic 110-220 volt applications like in your house. When you get to 3 phase or higher voltage I have no knowledge of that as I've never dealt with it. But every farmer needs a course in electricity. Check with your local adult education or tech schools in the area. In our area they offer courses to teach you just what you are looking to learn. And in my area, by not being licensed, I can do my own work but not do anyone elses, especially if for hire. But for a buddy that can say he did it himself...I have been known to lend a hand.

 

[kjung17]

I don't think any of us meant that all electrical work be performed by professionals. We just want everyone to be aware of the dangers. I would not want to, blithely, comment on someone's problem. Then have them get themselves killed making the repair. While I am very comfortable in a live panel, I would not recommend it to another just because of the safety factor. It only takes one mistake to end up in a box. Good luck and be careful.

 

[petegoud]

If you are not sure of your electrical abilities, you may have a tendency to perspire excessively while wiring, thus making yourself an even better route to ground. Knowledge is the key to just about everything, including staying alive.

 

[patrick_g]

welding manual should explain hookup ...here is extract from a Miller welder

...and the first thing I read in these instructions (upper right corner) was to have qualified person make the installation. It also mentioned to install IAW proper electrical codes. A lot to assume for a newby.

Pat

 

[Sulla]

...and the first thing I read in these instructions (upper right corner) was to have qualified person make the installation. It also mentioned to install IAW proper electrical codes. A lot to assume for a newby.

Pat

Plan is to take a course, and get the good folks who wired the house in here to do the 220. I'm sure he won't mind if I watch. Especially if I pay for the beer. When he's finished of course.

Any thoughts on the PTO Generator for on site welding and so on?

Thanks for all the guidance, I appreciate it.

 

[rjmack]

finding the tech cable might be an adventure in itself. i'm not an electrician, and i couldn't see any indication of how far you needed to run the power, but #6 sounds a bit light. once you get the welder set up you're going to want other things going too... plasma cutter needs compressor. then there is lighting and shop tools.

new #2 or #4 tech can cost you an arm and a leg. there is used stuff out there though... the trick is to find it.

if you study and do all the work on a dead system, there shouldn't be any reason a 'real' electrician couldn't go over the work, check everything, and make the final connection to bring the system to life. and if he decides you need to redo something... better to find out before rather than after.:thumbsup:

 

[Iplayfarmer]

Plan is to take a course, and get the good folks who wired the house in here to do the 220. I'm sure he won't mind if I watch. Especially if I pay for the beer. When he's finished of course.

Any thoughts on the PTO Generator for on site welding and so on?

Thanks for all the guidance, I appreciate it.

I think the plan to have an electrician do the 220 circuit is a good one, but I also support you in diving in and learning it. Don't hesitate to get a permit if you think it might be necessary.

I just re-wired my whole house (along with a lot of other remodeling). I pulled a permit to do it, and it gives me a lot of comfort knowing that my work will be inspected by someone who knows the codes inside and out. Before I started my project, I thought of inspections as a nuisance. Now that I'm in the middle of the project I've really come to appreciate them. I've even invited inspectors over to the house to answer a few questions about what's the best way to do things. I've had just about every inspection that exists... plumbing, electrical, framing, foundation, HVAC, etc.