[TheForge] Electrics for shop

[ries]

3 phase is always the best.
I actually bought my present home with much more enthusiasm knowing there was 3 phase on the pole in front...
But its not available in many, many locations.

You can never have too much power. 
I have 200 amps of 3 phase in the shop, and that covers most things.

I would say, though, for most people, 100 amps of single phase 220 is a target to shoot for. 
You can run most any machine you would want on 100 amps- although some older, transformer style tig welders will use all 100 amps of it. 
A 25 pound Little Giant doesnt take much power. Usually only a 1hp motor. 

A decent compressor, though, can easily be 5hp. 

ries



On Jun 18, 2011, at 10:33 AM, Dan Armstrong wrote:

I'm in the process of building a new shop. I'm a retired hobbyist so don't really have an 'industrial' requirement but do expect to run a compressor, tumbler, arc welder, smallish power hammer (LG or possibly pneumatic), and other related though not particularly power sucking tools. The compressor and power hammer I don't yet have but I am looking into the various specs.

Any thoughts on the most appropriate/cost effective setup, i.e., the best electrical service plan that should cover eventualities that may not have struck me yet ?

Thanks.

Dan A.
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