new member intro Alberta

[Susquatch]

Your richer then you think, scotiabank.

What is this all about?

 

[CWret]

Welcome aboard from Burlington. Enjoy the ride.

 

[Proxule]

I am a millwright by trade

Half of this forum is a millwrong, Welcome and enjoy your stay!

 

[BaitMaster]

What is this all about?

I heard it on the radio. Advertisement works. It’s like their catchphrase. Now it’s stuck in my head.

 

[Hardware]

If you have 20a of 120 you can do a lot.

This is a vfd that will run a 1.5hp 3ph 240v motor off of said 20a of 120v.

https://www.automationdirect.com/adc/shopping/catalog/drives_-a-_soft_starters/ac_variable_frequency_drives_(vfd)/general_purpose_vfds/cfw320a06p0s1nb20

Your richer then you think, scotiabank.

I don't have 20 amp yet but I think I have room in the conduit to upgrade to a 30 amp sub panel in the garage instead of the 15 amp circuit that handles everything right now. If I can't get heavier wire in then I'm stuck with what I have for a few years. As things are, I can't run a compressor and the angle grinder without the breaker in the basement going off, sadly.

 

[Hardware]

Half of this forum is a millwrong, Welcome and enjoy your stay!

Well with all the downtime while things aren't broken we tend to have time for hobbies and a broad toolbox of skills to mess around with.

 

[Susquatch]

I heard it on the radio. Advertisement works. It’s like their catchphrase. Now it’s stuck in my head.

Doesn't work for me. I don't even remember what it was. I just remember you said something that had no apparent context. I'd have to go back and look to see what it was.

 

[Hardware]

Doesn't work for me. I don't even remember what it was. I just remember you said something that had no apparent context. I'd have to go back and look to see what it was.

I also remember this commercial from my childhood, it is a reference that wasn't lost on me.

 

[Susquatch]

I also remember this commercial from my childhood, it is a reference that wasn't lost on me.

Thanks. That explains it.

I am cursed (blessed) with a lousy memory. I would never remember something like that. It was just words on the radio. My mind needs information with three dimensional relationships to remember. Names, numbers, and words do not stick easily. Faces (but not photos), objects, actions, relationships, and things with context are much easier for me to remember.

 

[KeeponDragon]

Welcome from Kelowna BC
I'm into several methods of manipulating metals of multiple alloy mixtures...and because of this affliction of addiction...I tend to make things I "think" I'll need one day...then the process ends and I'm left with a device that does naught but occupy floor space
...as it is written in another member's signature..."machine acquisition is an addiction" I think in my case it's "I like to build stuff"
I do hope you find your dream lathe...but don't hesitate to contemplate others that have similar virtues...
I've got an obscure, 100 yr old engine lathe, that for the most part gives up decent results for my ham fisted ideas

 

[phaxtris]

What is this all about?

you don't remember the extremely poor financial advice they were peddling in the late 90's/early 2000's, the home equity loan ? that was the slogan they used all over radio/tv. Im sure you can still get them, but wow that put a lot of people in trouble, fooled many not so financially savy into taking large loans against there home for big reno's they couldn't really afford, 2nd homes, etc etc. Things that were actually out of reach, but you know "you're richer than you think" 🙄


Welcome to the OP, you can still do a lot with 120/20a, dont let that hold you back!

 

[Mike R]

Welcome from Ottawa.
Maybe we should modify the phrase:
"you have more power than you think"

 

[Hardware]

you don't remember the extremely poor financial advice they were peddling in the late 90's/early 2000's, the home equity loan ? that was the slogan they used all over radio/tv. Im sure you can still get them, but wow that put a lot of people in trouble, fooled many not so financially savy into taking large loans against there home for big reno's they couldn't really afford, 2nd homes, etc etc. Things that were actually out of reach, but you know "you're richer than you think" 🙄


Welcome to the OP, you can still do a lot with 120/20a, dont let that hold you back!

I may be able to get 20 amps to the garage with some clever wiring, as it is now the whole thing shares 1 15 amp circuit so I have to be very conscious of which tools I turn on and off

 

[phaxtris]

I may be able to get 20 amps to the garage with some clever wiring, as it is now the whole thing shares 1 15 amp circuit so I have to be very conscious of which tools I turn on and off

I ran an extension cord from the dryer plug for many years in a few different houses (I know a few other that have done this as well), that could be an option

 

[Hardware]

I ran an extension cord from the dryer plug for many years in a few different houses (I know a few other that have done this as well), that could be an option

That is on the list of options at this point if I find I need the capabilities, for now I will work around it though.

 

[Susquatch]

I ran an extension cord from the dryer plug for many years in a few different houses (I know a few other that have done this as well), that could be an option

@Hardware building on what @phaxtris suggests, a stove outlet is even better because it has a neutral which makes 120V devices possible.

Better would be an add-on outlet near your breaker box where a stove or other high amperage extension cord could be plugged in.

But best of all is a new subpanel in the shop.....

 

[Hardware]

@Hardware building on what @phaxtris suggests, a stove outlet is even better because it has a neutral which makes 120V devices possible.

Better would be an add-on outlet near your breaker box where a stove or other high amperage extension cord could be plugged in.

But best of all is a new subpanel in the shop.....

I've only got 100 amps to spread among the whole house and shop, city quoted me 30,000$ for more. Additionally the trenched power conduit may have space for some 10 gauge to put 30 amps total out there, but that's money I would prefer to spend on other things for now.

 

[Susquatch]

I've only got 100 amps to spread among the whole house and shop, city quoted me 30,000$ for more. Additionally the trenched power conduit may have space for some 10 gauge to put 30 amps total out there, but that's money I would prefer to spend on other things for now.

I hear you. Been there done that. The nice thing about plugging into a stove outlet is that it would be within your existing 100A operating envelope.

If there is any way to replace your stove with Gas, then you could run the stove extension permanently. IMHO, Gas is better to cook with anyway.

 

[jcdammeyer]

I've only got 100 amps to spread among the whole house and shop, city quoted me 30,000$ for more. Additionally the trenched power conduit may have space for some 10 gauge to put 30 amps total out there, but that's money I would prefer to spend on other things for now.

Wow! $30K? About 15 years ago when we redid the kitchen we also replaced the service with 100A to 200A. They put in a big panel and the original was just subbed off from it. I could then add the 20A breakers for the counter top in the kitchen.

But I don't recall less than $5K to run new wires from the pole to the house. I take it your service is underground?

 

[Hardware]

I hear you. Been there done that. The nice thing about plugging into a stove outlet is that it would be within your existing 100A operating envelope.

If there is any way to replace your stove with Gas, then you could run the stove extension permanently. IMHO, Gas is better to cook with anyway.

I was planning to do that eventually, as well as put a natural gas dryer in. Take all the electrical for the garage, ideally.