Connect Unisaw to Dryer Outlet

Mar 18, 2005 62 Replies

On Thu, 24 Mar 2005 08:18:20 -0700, LRod wrote (in article ):

Also a lamp was often in the circuit to act as a surge limiter.

-Bruce

Typically MIG welders use a different plug,; there are about four common types which are not interchanable with any of the myriad of standard dryer receptacles. Mark

Typically a dryer will draw more amperage than a table saw. Checking the wiring is a good odea, but 8 G and 40 amps to support an electric dryer would not be uncommon. Since we don't know the table saw specs it makes speculation a little more difficult. My contractors saw is 220 and draws about 12 amps over 10 gauge with a 20 Amp breaker...more than sufficient. Even if he has 10 G wiring and 30 amp breaker which should be minimal at best for an electric dryer, this should support any common cabinet saw. I have no problem wiring, but given the situation, I'd hire an electrician to add the circuit. Chances are the panel is in or near the garage - should be an easy run. Mark

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