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| Swarfing:
Good job Tim :thumbup: |
| Lykle:
In regards to the electrics, I put one group on a switch by the door that switches that group on and off. This way I am sure that everything is switched off before I go up. Then around the workshop I drop two double sockets, the left ones are switched with the main switch, the others are on permanent. This way I can decide to leave things on or centrally switched off. The centrally switched sockets run my lathe, mill, grinding and sanding, but it also includes the compressor, my music and fan extractor in the back for clearing the welding smoke. It works like a charm. I like the look of your place, it looks like a great place to work. Your floor is definitely a lot better than mine is, it looks so smooth and level. Wow, great job. Lykle |
| spuddevans:
Thanks guys :thumbup: --- Quote from: Lykle on April 10, 2013, 07:53:24 AM ---In regards to the electrics, I put one group on a switch by the door that switches that group on and off. This way I am sure that everything is switched off before I go up. Then around the workshop I drop two double sockets, the left ones are switched with the main switch, the others are on permanent. This way I can decide to leave things on or centrally switched off. The centrally switched sockets run my lathe, mill, grinding and sanding, but it also includes the compressor, my music and fan extractor in the back for clearing the welding smoke. It works like a charm. --- End quote --- Great minds think alike, I too am planning to have a master switch next to the door for most of the sockets while keeping just a few unswitched (by the master) Seems like it will be a good system, your experience makes me think so. Tim |
| PeterE:
Also I have found it wise (donīt ask me how I know :palm: ) to separate socket groups from lighting groups. It is so annoying when the shop goes black when at machine has blow a fuse. BR /Peter |
| Meldonmech:
Hi Tim, This a great space and looking fine, you will lose all sense of time when building your projects, especially with your favourate radio programmes, and heater. Like you when I built my workshop I planned for all my electrical sockets plus a contingency factor. Ten years later I need more than double the originally installed, and it is not easy doing retro fits when you have more machinery and storage. I believe you will fill every available space eventually. If I where in your shoes I would double the amount of sockets you need now. I have at least six sockets that have short trailing leads with four socket outlets. Job Well Done Enjoy Cheers David |
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