electric to outshide shed

Tommyp!972 · #1 May 19, 2006, 10:06 AM

I've got 200 Amp service in house..what wiring am i gonna need to get power out to shed to run a few outlets(3).. a few interior lights and decorative exteriors,landscaping lights and air compressor..question on that compressor also..Craftman Pro can run on either 110 or 220..whats the advantage of running on 220?thanks

JulesBartow · Jul 7, 2007, 03:05 PM

I tried running my Craftsman air compressor at 110V with an extension cord. The voltage drop was so high the motor wouldn't run. I put in a 220V outlet in the garage, set the wiring in the motor for 220V, put on a new 220V plug, and have had no problems since.

I've moved a few times. First thing I do is install a 220V outlet in the garage so I can run the compressor for my nail guns and the shaper.

220V feels worse than 110V, but not as bad as a 50KV spark plug wire. Be careful.

Stratmando · Jul 7, 2007, 05:54 PM

Ever feel a neon light transformer? OW
Like TK says, double the voltage, and you half the current.



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