Originally Posted by
Keegan Shields
The greatest benefit is that you can now buy used 220v machines and step up from the consumer level equipment. I’ve experienced far less competition for 220v machines than 110v on CL.
Yep, this is the one and only advantage.
A person will evolve to a point where they need/want bigger, more powerful, machines. Especially the dust collectors.
If you're going to run 240 circuits, do the wiring once and install 10awg. Yes, I know 12awg will work for most machines in a garage shop, but 10awg has you prepared when you do want to finally step up.
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