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11-06-2010, 10:06 PM
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220 outlet
Hi I know im not an electrician but i have a question I have a 220 dryer outlet I dont use in an old laundry room I made into a workshop. I want to hook up my miller tig welder. can I just change outlets to match the welder. the dryer outlet in the fusebox has a double 30amp breaker. thanks
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11-06-2010, 10:07 PM
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In winter, why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?
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11-06-2010, 10:08 PM
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Call an electrician.
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The best never stop learning.
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11-06-2010, 10:11 PM
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"I have two ceiling fans for you to hang. Should take you only 10 minutes."
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11-06-2010, 10:13 PM
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11-06-2010, 10:14 PM
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What is the "service man" carrying in his right hand.. last time I saw a tool like that there was a dike attached to it.. Brian can explain.. 
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11-06-2010, 10:17 PM
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Chief Electron Relocator
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Originally Posted by Black4Truck
What is the "service man" carrying in his right hand.. last time I saw a tool like that there was a dike attached to it.. Brian can explain.. |
You've never seen nunchucks? 
Real electricians use 'em to beat sense into DIYers.
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In winter, why do we try to keep the house as warm as it was in summer when we complained about the heat?
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11-06-2010, 10:19 PM
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Tie the microwave into the stove circuit. The stove circuit is 240 volts. That is what you need to operate your microwave correctly. I bet that your hot dogs are taking too long to cook in the microwave, aren't they.
Problem solved, next question please!
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11-06-2010, 10:21 PM
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All I want is an answer every thing is fire proof as I have welded in the room before
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11-06-2010, 10:22 PM
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I almost bought one of those soldering irons at a tag sale a little while ago. just to hang on the wall and pretend it was 480's
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11-06-2010, 10:23 PM
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Chief Electron Relocator
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1welder
All I want is an answer every thing is fire proof as I have welded in the room before
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We'd like to help you, but this is a site for electricians only, not DIYers.
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11-06-2010, 10:25 PM
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Quote:
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All I want is an answer every thing is fire proof as I have welded in the room before
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In all seriousness, just go to your local Lowes or Home Depot. The home improvement expert working in the electrical department will be able to explain what you need to do, how to do it, and can sell you all of the materials needed to comlete the job. 
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11-06-2010, 10:37 PM
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PGW Professional
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1welder
All I want is an answer every thing is fire proof as I have welded in the room before
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It may be fire proof but is it fire resistant is the real question.
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11-06-2010, 11:27 PM
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