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Electrical Upgrades Working Group

Mission:

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

Working Group Members:

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.

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.

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:
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- Cons:
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- Info:
  - ??

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Items to research:

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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.