Don Alexander
08-25-2010, 10:37 PM
seems like this should be simple, but being extremely cautious when it comes to electrical stuff i'm not sure about i would like some more expert input :)
2hp Grizzly DC wired for 220vac want to take the switch from the DC and put it between the outlet and the panel (DC is in a closet outside the shop) so it can easily be turned on and off from inside the shop. The problem i'm having is that the DC only has 2 hots and a ground coming out of the switch on the input side while the 12/3 wire coming from the power panel in the shop obviously has a neutral as well as the 2 hots and a ground. What do you do with the neutral on the switch end? can i just cap it off with a wire nut and electrical tape? can it just be capped on both ends? what is the best (safest) thing to do with it?
thanks in advance for any help you can offer
2hp Grizzly DC wired for 220vac want to take the switch from the DC and put it between the outlet and the panel (DC is in a closet outside the shop) so it can easily be turned on and off from inside the shop. The problem i'm having is that the DC only has 2 hots and a ground coming out of the switch on the input side while the 12/3 wire coming from the power panel in the shop obviously has a neutral as well as the 2 hots and a ground. What do you do with the neutral on the switch end? can i just cap it off with a wire nut and electrical tape? can it just be capped on both ends? what is the best (safest) thing to do with it?
thanks in advance for any help you can offer