Power for Table Saw

[Just4fun]

I am planning on buying a cabinet saw and wanted to know if converting the standard 110V in the garage to 220V is something that I can do. My electrical panel is on the other side of the garage and it would be easy to get to.

I do have another option.
There is an 220V outlet in my laundry room that is not in use. But the distance is about 25 - 30 feet to where the table saw will be placed. I heard that distances over 15 feet should be avoided when extending the 220V extension. Is this true?

If installing the 220V is too dangerous, I will have to contact an electrician.

Any information would be greatly appreciated.

-James

[MadMark]

Extension length should be minimized, but 25-30' is not too long if the cord is of sufficient gauge. Figure the gauge that you need and then bump it one. So if you need 12ga, use 10ga for the cord.

Installing a 220V circuit isn't hard if you have room in the panel for a dual breaker. You have to have a dual breaker so if one leg faults the breaker will automatically kill the other.

M

[Lou_williams]

220 volt power is no more dangerous to install a new line than 110. You don't want to work on a hot line with ether. As Mark has said you will need to install a dual breaker. 220 uses two hot wires and a ground. You can run a neutral wire if you want 110 power off the same circuit. But you don't have to. The other issue is the wall plug and motor conncetion. There at a couple of different type os wall plugs for 220. For most saws you don't need the dryer type plug, but I would recomend a twist lock type.

Good luck

Lou