Is it fair to say that all 240v woodworking equipment runs without neutrals?I am running a new circuit and would prefer to use 10/2 rather than 10/3; but sure don't want to do it twice.

It's fair to say that all 240V equipment that doesn't also have 120V loads doesn't need a neutral.IME, big iron woodworking equipment consists, electrically, of a motor and a switch.240V motors don't need a neutral.As long as 10ga wire, and a 30A breaker, are appropriate for the load, you're good to go with 10/2 -- but consider that 10/3 would provide the ability to add 120V receptacles later if you need them.Another thought might be to pull three individual conductors (red, black, and green) through conduit, instead of running cable. Then if you ever need a neutral in the future, pull a white wire through too.

"Henry St.Pierre" wrote in messageSorry to hear about your problem.

Any 240v woodworking equipment need a neutral?

Dec 11, 2006 142 Replies

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Swingman 19 years ago

Sorry to hear about your problem.

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J. Clarke 19 years ago

Well that's because you don't play the guitar on that MTV.

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B A R R Y 19 years ago

Maybe he's never played an instrument.

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