'nuther electrical query redux

You can keep the gurl but please post a picture the band saw.

UA100

Use 12/2 w ground.

I wouldn't take that even if you gave it away. You just happened to pick the oldest, most controversial, most disputed topic of the wreck - electricity. It doesn't behave logically, is invisible, and everyone has to have it. So we make up incantations and have fights about it.

Have fun!

Bob

No thanks ... but a good example of overdoing split receptacles.

Swingman -

Help me here; I don't understand how this is overdoing it... I like (at least on paper) the idea of having two plug nits on separate circuits in the same box for convenience - shop vac on one, big honkin' router on the other, for example... Are you saying it would be better to have a string of outlets on alternate circuits, say 4' apart??

I appreciate your input...

John Moorhead

Paris Hilton, John ... not you.

John -- Might he have been referring to Paris Hilton (your reference) as "a good example of overdoing split receptacles"? -- Igor

A split circuit duplex receptacle is a common configuration in kitchens. You generally see them where one side is also switched for a dishwasher or garbage disposal. Practically speaking, and despite what you say above, I am not so sure why you would want to do this in your shop as separately wired circuits are much easier to handle DIYwise, not to mention that you may find required, and _easy_ ,GFCI protection, which appears to be one of your requirements, to be more expensive than the extra wire for separate circuits.

However, and in lieu of all the advice (and condescending BS) floating around here, and for some additional GFCI information, have a thorough read of "ernies" discussion at the following:

Damn - I'm not the only one who got a little reactive this morning.

If you're referring to "condescending BS" .. not "reactive", just "reality". It is, and always has been, an apparent necessary component of every electrical discussion from the get go.