220V wiring

Yeah, don't use romex for a drop cord. besides the fact that its too stiff, its just not safe. Not enough insulation for a drop cord which has a chance being cut, scraped, etc. Most any insurance company prob. will not cover you burning your house down if it is improperly wired or if you use romex as a drop cord. Like someone said before, a building inspector would laugh at that all day long...


Rob
 
With all the "code" talk here, it's good to realize that passing code doesn't mean what a lot of people think it means. Many code requirements are overkill for residential applications. Kinda like the redundancy that's built into airplane systems. It's designed to exceed safety standards and promote uniformity in construction among other things.

A wiring setup can not "pass code" and still be "safe". That said, I realize I just plastered a big freakin' bullseye to my e-butt with that comment.

So before the Web Police come out guns ablazin', I'm not advocating wiring your house in an unsafe or half ass way.

Just realize that the NEC is not a static system. If you live in an older house, it wouldn't pass today's NEC standards.

... AND... we haven't even talked about the fact that many residential regulations (HOA's & covenants might as well be law if you live in their 'hood) forbid the use of tools such as heavy duty welders, plasma cutters, etc. Getting your wiring to pass code won't mean anything in that situation.

Am I beating a dead horse? :flipoff2:
 
yeah, but I'll beat a little too...



Just try it. If ya get shocked, swap some wires, change plugs,etc. Keep trying until you dont' get shocked or get any fires/sparks..... :D ;)























I'm just kidding


Rob
 
im not worried so much about the pansy ass neighbors, its pretty much a college kid/older ppl who mind their own damn business kinda neighborhood, plus my rear patio, where i would be doing any welding is blocked on two sides and the house facing it is vacant for half the year....so im not too concerned with any of the crybabies :flipoff2:

and thanks guys for all the help :beer:
 
Wiring

Really no problem at all, You could do it no problem. You could buy all of the supplies you need at Home Depot or Lowe's. I did mine for my air comp and it turned out just fine.
 
as for passing the code its there for a reason to keep you safe. sure some of our homes are not up to code now but they were when they were built. the cord rob(rockcity) is talking about is a S O W type cord it will carry a high ampload and is very flexible. it makes a great extension type cord. if running it in a coduit i suggest using a thhn type wire. and by all means find someone with electrical knowledge to do this if you are not comfortable dont get yourseld shocked. more people are killed by lowvoltage shocks then any and low voltage im refering to 110v. it only takes like .2 ampres to stop your heart. food for thought.

and yes i am a electrician
 
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