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Ive been using either 120v power in my shop on a 20 amp circuit, or a 20 amp 240v circuit to weld, or once I hooked up my generator with a 30 amp 240v circuit for welding D rings on my trailer. Ive been trying to figure out how to make some way to keep my full panel box and be able to hook up a full 40 amp circuit, without losing my much needed 20 amp 240v circuits needed for my woodworking equipment.After discussion with a retired master electrician, he suggested some piggy back breakers, also known as twin breakers to replace the 20 amp 240v circuits, making room for the 40 amp 240 circuit. Worked like a charm! I have all my circuits, including a brand new 5-50p outlet for my welder! Happy day, because I can now use the full power of my Miller 215 if needed. Miller recommends a 40 amp circuit for this machine.
Reply:Sounds great 👍 Dave
Originally Posted by metalmelter2021
Ive been using either 120v power in my shop on a 20 amp circuit, or a 20 amp 240v circuit to weld, or once I hooked up my generator with a 30 amp 240v circuit for welding D rings on my trailer. Ive been trying to figure out how to make some way to keep my full panel box and be able to hook up a full 40 amp circuit, without losing my much needed 20 amp 240v circuits needed for my woodworking equipment.After discussion with a retired master electrician, he suggested some piggy back breakers, also known as twin breakers to replace the 20 amp 240v circuits, making room for the 40 amp 240 circuit. Worked like a charm! I have all my circuits, including a brand new 5-50p outlet for my welder! Happy day, because I can now use the full power of my Miller 215 if needed. Miller recommends a 40 amp circuit for this machine.
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Originally Posted by metalmelter2021
I’ve been using either 120v power in my shop on a 20 amp circuit, or a 20 amp 240v circuit to weld, or once I hooked up my generator with a 30 amp 240v circuit for welding D rings on my trailer. I’ve been trying to figure out how to make some way to keep my full panel box and be able to hook up a full 40 amp circuit, without losing my much needed 20 amp 240v circuits needed for my woodworking equipment.After discussion with a retired master electrician, he suggested some “piggy back” breakers, also known as “twin breakers to replace the 20 amp 240v circuits, making room for the 40 amp 240 circuit. Worked like a charm! I have all my circuits, including a brand new 5-50p outlet for my welder! Happy day, because I can now use the full power of my Miller 215 if needed. Miller recommends a 40 amp circuit for this machine.
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Originally Posted by metalmelter2021
I’ve been using either 120v power in my shop on a 20 amp circuit, or a 20 amp 240v circuit to weld, or once I hooked up my generator with a 30 amp 240v circuit for welding D rings on my trailer. I’ve been trying to figure out how to make some way to keep my full panel box and be able to hook up a full 40 amp circuit, without losing my much needed 20 amp 240v circuits needed for my woodworking equipment.After discussion with a retired master electrician, he suggested some “piggy back” breakers, also known as “twin breakers to replace the 20 amp 240v circuits, making room for the 40 amp 240 circuit. Worked like a charm! I have all my circuits, including a brand new 5-50p outlet for my welder! Happy day, because I can now use the full power of my Miller 215 if needed. Miller recommends a 40 amp circuit for this machine.
Reply:You DID tie the two breakers together for your 40A 240V circuit, right? You don't want one of the 120V legs tripping without the other. It's probably bad for the machine (guess). |
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发表于 2022-6-23 15:51:25