We went gas cook top with electric oven with steam capabilities. Haven't regretted that and the stove in the new location got a new breaker. Table saw still shares 220VAC with dryer. Never run the two at the same time.
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Several Regions have held meetups already, but others are being planned or are evaluating the interest. The Calgary Area Meetup is set for Saturday July 12th at 10am. The signup thread is here! Arbutus has also explored interest in a Fraser Valley meetup but it seems members either missed his thread or had other plans. Let him know if you are interested in a meetup later in the year by posting here! Slowpoke is trying to pull together an Ottawa area meetup later this summer. No date has been selected yet, so let him know if you are interested here! We are not aware of any other meetups being planned this year. If you are interested in doing something in your area, let everyone know and make it happen! Meetups are a great way to make new machining friends and get hands on help in your area. Don’t be shy, sign up and come, or plan your own meetup!
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Underground service, and I conveniently live as far as possible from the nearest box.
Bloody hell you will kill us all with those recommendations. Don't you read about how bad natural gas is for the planet as well as your health, spewing toxins all around the house. 😉
I always went with the dryer plug because, at least in the houses i lived in, it was easier to access for unplugging and plugging in, the dryer also get far less use than the stove so it doesn't impact other members in the house as much.
like mentioned installing a plug next to the panel is another good option, i could never do that (rental houses)
As for the 100a, so long as your not running electric heat (or electric water heat) i think that's plenty these days, led bulbs, led tv's, more efficient appliances, the only thing you have to worry about really are the few high draw items, stove, dryer, and those are used sporadically. I only have 100a and a basement suite, 2 dryers, 2 toasters, 2 microwaves, 2 fridges, 2 air friers, a bazillion lights, 1 electric stove (gas upstairs), all the high power tools in the garage, and in 10 years i have never once tripped the main breaker or had a power issue. Would 200a be nice, sure, but 100 shouldn't be a problem for regular hobby work
like mentioned installing a plug next to the panel is another good option, i could never do that (rental houses)
As for the 100a, so long as your not running electric heat (or electric water heat) i think that's plenty these days, led bulbs, led tv's, more efficient appliances, the only thing you have to worry about really are the few high draw items, stove, dryer, and those are used sporadically. I only have 100a and a basement suite, 2 dryers, 2 toasters, 2 microwaves, 2 fridges, 2 air friers, a bazillion lights, 1 electric stove (gas upstairs), all the high power tools in the garage, and in 10 years i have never once tripped the main breaker or had a power issue. Would 200a be nice, sure, but 100 shouldn't be a problem for regular hobby work