Hi,
Would appreciate some help. I am installing my ClearVue 1800 cyclone with a Leeson 230V 5hp motor in my walkout basement hobby shop. I am comfortable installing the dedicated new circuit and will be using 10/3 with ground. The wire will run along the main triple joist of the house for about 40' total distance. Most of the other house wiring also runs along this joist. The current service entrance already has several dedicated 220V circuits (central air, stove, oven) all with NM or UF cable and no conduit. My last new circuits were installed about 10 years ago. The entire basement has a suspended ceiling and the wiring will be about 6" above the ceiling. My question is whether I can use type NM cable (Romex) or must I use a conduit to enclose the new cable. I was planning to enclose the cable in conduit for the few feet where the cable will come down from the ceiling as it connects to the motor. Either stupidly, or with foresight, I previously bought a length of Romex, but I decided to double check with you folks. EDIT: My entire basement is finished, with paneling over sheetrock covered studded walls. There are no surface mounted receptacles or wiring.
Thanks in advance for any advice.