> If I get 220V from a dryer outlet, I understand that there are grounding
> differences (dryer outlets are grounded to neutral?) that could be a
> show-stopper in using the mill, which expect to be grounded to earth.  Is
> there a fix for this?
older drier outlets use a combined ground and neutral making them slightly
less safe, newer ones have them seperate, either way that shouldn't affect
your appliances operation.

> The wiring up to that point should be able to handle more
> current --
> theoretically 15A x Num_Outlets.  Is this correct?  I'd also need
> to change
> the breaker for this circuit.
unlikely, the whole circuit is only likely to be rated at 15 or 20 amps
total

> I don't mind getting an electrician in there to add an outlet and
> run some
> lines from the breaker panel, etc, but I can't get them to run
> larger lines
> into the garage without raising some eyebrows.
is there something illegal about having a CNC mill in your garage? why can't
you tell the electrician what you wan't power for?


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