10/2 or 10/3 wire for Welder
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10/2 or 10/3 wire for Welder
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I have a 240v, 20 amp welder. Me being a DIY person and learning as I go, I installed the outlet and ran the wire about 75 feet from my garage to my electrical box. Before I did this I researched and made sure I know the gist of what I’m doing. I bought 10/2 wire having my ground and the white and black will be considered hot wires on the breaker. After I get everything hooked up my dad came over and told me I need 10/3 wire. The white and copper ground should be secure in the ground strip and the black and red are hot. Who would be right in this case? The outlet will only be used for the welder and I do plan on shutting the breaker off when it’s not in use since I have little kids. Before I hook this thang up I just want to be sure I’m ok. Don’t want to explain to the wife why I burned down our $350K house.
I have a 240v, 20 amp welder. Me being a DIY person and learning as I go, I installed the outlet and ran the wire about 75 feet from my garage to my electrical box. Before I did this I researched and made sure I know the gist of what I’m doing. I bought 10/2 wire having my ground and the white and black will be considered hot wires on the breaker. After I get everything hooked up my dad came over and told me I need 10/3 wire. The white and copper ground should be secure in the ground strip and the black and red are hot. Who would be right in this case? The outlet will only be used for the welder and I do plan on shutting the breaker off when it’s not in use since I have little kids. Before I hook this thang up I just want to be sure I’m ok. Don’t want to explain to the wife why I burned down our $350K house.