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V · 07-27-2006, 03:45 PM

Ok i gotta wire up my new compressor but i gotta run the wire and setup for 220v. i have a basic idea but not enough to do it by myself, i have more common sense than that. I checked my main box and there is room for a double breaker, and i measured out that id need about 80' of wiring from the box to the garage,(35' from box to an exterior wall, then 35 outside in PCV conduit, then back into the garage for about 5'. Whats my next step? From what ive read so far with 220v, you run 4 wires: 2 hots, a neutral, and a ground. Is that correct? I want to install a sub panel in my garage then out to the compressor and a line for my lift for the future. The compressor manual states: 230V/1ph, FLA 16, Breaker size 30A. Anyone wanna help/ offer advice? I while back I called an electrician about running a 220 line and i was quoted "at least $1,000".

07-27-2006, 03:45 PM	#1
V Stalker Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 12,082 iTrader: (12)	Electical help needed wiring compressor Ok i gotta wire up my new compressor but i gotta run the wire and setup for 220v. i have a basic idea but not enough to do it by myself, i have more common sense than that. I checked my main box and there is room for a double breaker, and i measured out that id need about 80' of wiring from the box to the garage,(35' from box to an exterior wall, then 35 outside in PCV conduit, then back into the garage for about 5'. Whats my next step? From what ive read so far with 220v, you run 4 wires: 2 hots, a neutral, and a ground. Is that correct? I want to install a sub panel in my garage then out to the compressor and a line for my lift for the future. The compressor manual states: 230V/1ph, FLA 16, Breaker size 30A. Anyone wanna help/ offer advice? I while back I called an electrician about running a 220 line and i was quoted "at least $1,000".