non valk electric question

[sugerbear]

just got my carport enclosed. going to run some electric out there.

going to have a 20 gal air compressor(110 volt sears)
lights and maybe bench grinder/drill/garage door opener/etc.
how many amps do you think i'll need?

tia

i'm excited to finally have someplace enclosed

[f6john]

     15 amp circuit for compressor will be fine but I would make that a dedicated circuit, nothing else on it. I like the lights on a separate 15 amp circuit. Probably one additional 15 amp circuit will handle your outlet needs for what you have listed. 15 amp circuits require 14 gauge wire. Your might want to run some heavier wire for the compressor in case you decide to upgrade later.

[tank_post142]

run #10 3 wire plus grd. for the compressor so you can upgrade to 30amp 220V later on. id split the outlets into 2 circuits. but i always over wire

[olddog1946]

run #10 3 wire plus grd. for the compressor so you can upgrade to 30amp 220V later on. id split the outlets into 2 circuits. but i always over wire

Overwire for sure...it's the only way to go...the more you use the more you'll want to add, be ready for it...easier to do before, you upgrade and insulate and sheet rock..then add on another 20 ft, then buy a second or third valk to work on, more tools, more power, more, more, more, lol....

[Ricky-D]

I think most homes are wired with at least a 200 amp service panel.

You would do yourself a favor and install a breaker panel in the carport now that it is enclosed.

There ought to be a tap in the house panel available where you can employ the new service in the carport.

That service wire should be 10 gauge minimum, 8 gauge would be better and it will take care of all the needs you will now have and also take care of any future additions.

I'd suggest using a 30 amp breaker (for a start) at the house panel for the new service in the carport.

Use appropriate breakers in the new panel in the carport for the tools and accessories.

Most things now are plug-ins and electrical outlets are cheap so I also suggest having plenty of outlets along the walls and also a few above in the rafters to make connections an easy thing to do and avoid extension cords.

12 gauge and 14 gauge are adequate for the local wiring in the carport.

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[sugerbear]

thanks for the replies. now i have a starting point.

[shortleg]

  Never use 14 ga wire, always use 12 ga. this is the way I did
my house. when things got added all I had to do was put.
 a 20 amp braker in.
   I also added a sub panel to basement from garage mai panel.
 Like has been said always over wire, it,s easter to upgrade.
               Shortleg[Dave]

[valkyriemc]

run #10 3 wire plus grd. for the compressor so you can upgrade to 30amp 220V later on. id split the outlets into 2 circuits. but i always over wire

+1 on the above. I have a medium size craftsman compressor which I converted to 220 using instructions supplied. The diff in performance is night and day. Much more efficent, no bogging down as it pumps up to limit. And if you run a 220 circuit you can use if for other future stuff like a welder.

[sugerbear]

a welder!!!!!!!!!! you obviously don't know me LOL  i'd burn the house down with a welder

i was a pretty good machinest in the past, do fine with hand tools, even a fair hand at fiberglass layup,

but a welder???

but, i appreciate the thought

[Jess Tolbirt]

20 amp = #12 wire
30 amp = #10 wire
40 amp = #8 wire
50 amp = #6 wire

just a general starting point