Electrical 220v

[Sulla]

Still a new guy here. Names David, I'm up in North Conway NH and am running a CKHST 20 Kioti. My wife and I just bought a forty five acre chunk of land up here. I plan on clearing it and building a farm, but that's for another thread.

One of the first things I need to do is set up a welding shop so I can fix every thing I break and fabricate what I can't find.

So making a long question longer, how do I run a 220 line for the welder and is there any reason I can't do this myself?

I am really trying to do as much as I can myself as I think these skills could be very important in the not to distant future.

Thanks for any help anyone can offer.

 

[Donman]

We could use a little more information here in order to answer intelligently. That 45 acre chunk of land you have; does it already have buildings on it or is it bare land? If it does have a house and a barn, is the electrical service on the house and only 110v to the building? Or are you asking how to run a 220v branch circuit for a welder?

 

[Milton Burro]

My initial reaction is, if you need to ask that question, stay away from your circuit box. Unless you understand the hot/neutral configuration of your panel, I would advise taking a basic electrical course or hiring an electrician to do it safely. You can get the diagrams from the net, but until you understand the factors involved in installing safe electrical circuits, you could be a danger to yourself, others and your new shop.
That being said, you need to know the amp draw of your welder, and the length of your run to select the proper wire size, breaker size and also to consider the capabilities of your panel to run the welder along with everything else it supplies. Local codes may require certain installation restrictions as well.

 

[Sulla]

Sorry, the 220 line would be at my existing home. I expect it will take a few years to get property to point where my wife live there. Our current house was built 8 years ago and has fully up to date wiring.

Thanks for pointing out the confusion.

 

[Craig Clayton]

As an electrician I looked at your post very early on and I chose Not to advise you on how to wire up the welder. I do not want you to possobily cause damage to your home or loose a life. It will not cost that much to get a proper contractor to rough in the the circuit. You will save that money back many times over with a welding repair shop, probably on the first major repair.
Craig Clayton

 

[JoelD]

Electric can kill quick and catch fire easy

With that said I've run dedicated circuit from my panel for my 220 compressor and another to power the house from the generator

You need to know length of run and amp draw to get right gauge wire and breaker also you need to be certain you get the right brand breaker for your panel you also need to be sure ground everything correctly

Not a big deal but a good book helps a bunch for the first timer

Joel

 

[kjung17]

I would suggest consulting (for a small fee) an electrician to find out what materials you need and how to do it properly. You may be able to bury the wire and maybe do SOME of the work. Depends on local codes and zoning laws. Leave the Final connections to the Pros.

 

[Sulla]

I've always believed I could learn the basics of anything. That said I also believe that from the basics it then takes years, perhaps a lifetime to master something. After reading up on wiring basics all over the net and reviewing your posts. I now realize that I can kill myself trying to learn this skill.

I'm going to hire a contractor to run the line and take a course or two on the subject before I touch anything. For anyone who has spent their life mastering these skills I apologize if you found my naive question insulting. I'm simply hungry to learn to do for myself.

By the way this is the most helpful forum I have ever subscribed to.

Thanks

 

[JoeL4330]

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

 

[kjung17]

I've always believed I could learn the basics of anything. That said I also believe that from the basics it then takes years, perhaps a lifetime to master something. After reading up on wiring basics all over the net and reviewing your posts. I now realize that I can kill myself trying to learn this skill.

I'm going to hire a contractor to run the line and take a course or two on the subject before I touch anything. For anyone who has spent their life mastering these skills I apologize if you found my naive question insulting. I'm simply hungry to learn to do for myself.

By the way this is the most helpful forum I have ever subscribed to.

Thanks

That's a healthy attitude. Good luck with your shop.