110V and compressors
I think I'm learning that lesson - the garage I have has a nice big electrical panel, lots of outlets, and even two 220V outlets, but all the 110V circuits are 15-amp breakers. Even on a dedicated circuit my compressor most of the time is popping the breaker when it kicks in - much of a nuisance when underneath the vehicle to run out of air for the tool and have to crawl out to go to the breaker panel to reset it.
May have to ask the landlady if I can have a higher-amp breaker put in for that circuit.
It certainly gives me pause to consider a choice of welder - with the 220V available, that's the route I can go when the time comes.
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