======= Electrical Upgrades Working Group =======

==== Mission: ====
 To add more electrical outlets and ensure machinery has adequate AC electrical hookups.

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=== Working Group Members: ===
  * [[user:zimmer62:start|Joe Zimmerman]]
  * [[user:carlraymond:start|Carl Raymond]]
  * [[user:tubby.bastard:start|Eric Woerner]]


=== How YOU can help: ===
== Please feel free to edit this wiki page, or send a message to members@lansingmakersnetwork.org ==
  * Help answer some of the questions below.
  * Tell us your needs or concerns.
  * Join this working group!
    * To do that, edit this wiki page add your name, and send a message to members@lansingmakersnetwork.org.

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=== Considerations: ===
  * Upgrades must be done in a formal legal way.
  * Existing circuits needs to be modified such that tools and lights are not on the same circuits.

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=== Current Setup: ===

=== Questions that need to be addressed: ===
(Educated guesses are okay here)

  - Which areas need additional outlets?
      * Lounge
      * Wood shop
      * Jewelry bench
  - What machines require 220 vs 208?
  - What are the legal requirements for adding electrical?
      * Do we need a site plan?
  - What is our realistic max budget?
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=== Items to recommend: ===

  * Subpanel in woodshop?
    * Pros:
      * ??
    * Cons:
      * ??
    * Info:
      * ??
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=== Items to research: ===
    * ??

TODO: 
    * add links and research
    * Contact members asking for advice on each area
    * Figure out what breakers are controlling which circuits
    * Setup a meeting night for those interested in helping with this project
    * Get quotes from electricians.