[TheForge] Capacity of Electrical wire

[Dan Scheid]

Question is what is the total amps draw? Also do not put the machine or the
welder on the same circuit as the lights
At 125 you have a small volt drop if you don't go the next size wire bigger
Dan

 (lost on the east 40)

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> bounces at mailman.qth.net] On Behalf Of Jerry Smith
> Sent: Saturday, May 20, 2006 6:56 AM
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> Subject: [TheForge] Capacity of Electrical wire
> 
> I am putting in new service and need to run the lights
> as well as a milling machine, along with a powerful
> TIG welder. What wire do I need to run from the meter
> to my breaker box? This is a 125 foot run.
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jerry
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