I have a somewhat basic electrical question. I just bought a new Dust Collector (the Grizz 2hp with the canister filter) that is 220 v. This is my first 220 v tool and I am not currently wired in the shop for it.
I do however have a 220 line running to the laundry room directly upstairs from my shop for an electric dryer. The laundry room is equipped with both the 220 v outlet and a gas line for a gas dryer. We only use the the gas outlet as we have a gas dryer. SO i will be taking the 220v electric hookup for my shop downstairs.
Anyway, the circuit is 30 amps and the manual on the DC and the knowledgable salesman at the Borg (for once I get a knoweldgeable salesperson! Yeah! ) both told me to swap out the 30 amp circuit breaker and install a 15 amp.
all my wire is good to 30 amp, and I'd rather not have to mess around in my panel if I don't have to.
Is this really necessary? I understand that it protects the motor, but shouldn't the motor have overload protection on it?
Also, wouldn't it be better to leave the 30 amp circuit in place in case I ever acquire more 220v tools - I can just run both tools off of that one circuit.....?
Thanks in advance
Justin