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Jim
 
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I am confused after reading all the replies.
So folks what should I do for my Grizzly 12 amp saw & 12 amp DC, go with (2)
220 separate 20 amp breakers 1 for each device using 12/3 for each, or go
with 1 220 30 amp breaker using 10/3 cable and putting them both on the same
circuit?
Thanks again.


"Greg" wrote in message
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To date, I've not heard any of the electricians
argue that the statements about properly sizing a circuit to the load is
improper.


I addressed that and pointed out 2 12a motors on one 30a circuit will

actually
provide MORE protection than one on a 20a.
The reality is the NEC does talk about protecting the motor. That is the
overLOAD protection that should be integral to the equipment.
If your overloaded motor is tripping the wall breaker you either have the
circuit overcurrent device sized TOO SMALL or the overload protection is

not
working. The overload should trip first if things are sized "properly".