Electrical Upgrades Working Group

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

• Joe Zimmerman
• Carl Raymond
• Eric Woerner

• 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.

• 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.

(Educated guesses are okay here)

1. Which areas need additional outlets?
   • Lounge
   • Wood shop
   • Jewelry bench
2. What machines require 220 vs 208?
3. What are the legal requirements for adding electrical?
   • Do we need a site plan?
4. What is our realistic max budget?

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• Subpanel in woodshop?
  • Pros:
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  • Cons:
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  • Info:
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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.