Hello:
Advice needed from persons owning one or more 220 VAC powered pieces of woodworking equipment. I have almost completed my workshop. 20' X 22' with
10' ceilings.Electrical as it relates to 220 VAC outlets:
(14) 220 VAC outlets - wired with 10 gauge - 30 amp breakers.
My dilemma. Is there one receptacle out there that would be common to most
220 VAC powered tools ?What I have considered doing is wire nutting, taping & covering each box until I purchase the piece of equipment that would be located there. Then buy the appropriate receptacle to match the plug on the newly acquired piece of equipment.
Problem: The original reason for so many receptacles was to be able to rearrange the shop in any configuration. But that would require one style of receptacle on every outlet. Then I would just simply attach a plug to match on any new piece of equipment purchased.
Problem: The receptacles need a 30 AMP minimum rating since I am using 30 AMP breakers. Well, all the receptacles I found at the "BORG" that meet this criteria are either dryer receptacles or oven receptacles. It appears the only way to get a plug to fit would be with an integral pigtail.
Any suggestions appreciated . . . . Steve