On 3/16/2010 11:53 AM, Bill wrote:
dpb wrote:
Swingman wrote:
On 3/16/2010 9:12 AM, dpb wrote:

And a separate circuit for every stationary tool unless you're a
production shop w/ an employee at every workstation continuously
through
a shift is _WAY_ over the top overkill...

There may be one advantage (albeit slight) to wiring a "dedicated
circuit" for a stationary tool, particularly in shops in "garages"
... a "dedicated circuit" is exempt from being GFCI protected in many
locales.

At one time in the early days of GFCI, it was worth doing so as to
not have to deal with nuisance trips, which are no longer the problem
they once were.

That _is_ one of the later NEC items I do tend to ignore in
non-wet/indoor locations like a shop...probably the most common one ,
in fact.

Bill should, of course, follow local Code requirements (disclaimer )


Having recently purchased my home, I think it is the case that our local
code (central IN) requires GFCI on outlets within a short distance of a
sink/bath except older homes may be grandfathered out of this
requirement. However, needless to say, I am not an expert.

Besides kitchens and bathroom, most locales require GFCI protected
circuits in "garages" also ... a place where you, strangely enough, find
most woodworking "shops" these days.

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