FOA, THX 4 YR HLP CHSG a TS. (I'm a newbie, I hope I got those acronyms right.)
I have been trolling through the posts here on SMC and found a lot of great comments that helped me finally decide which TS to buy. So, thanks everybody for your help. I ended up ordering a BW10LTS that will, hopefully, be delivered soon.
While I am waiting I want to install new wiring for the saw so it will have its own dedicated breaker, line and recepticle. Not a big deal, until I kept hearing different advice on the subject. So, I thought I'd ask the experts. (Especially, those experts with the same or similar saw running - properly - in their shops.) I have three main concerns: 1) not to damage the new toy/tool, 2) not to electrocute myself or others, 3) not to burn down the house. Any one of which would get me in serious trouble with the LOML.
My shop is in my basement so I have normal household service (120/240 volt, 150 AMP). I am not squeamish about adding a breaker, I have done it before, I just want to make sure I am using the right one.
The saw is 3hp, Single Phase, 230 volt.
I am looking for advice on these 3 things:
1) Circuit Breaker:
What Amperage? Is 20A enough or do I need 30A?
Can this be done with a single pole breaker?
2) Cable:
What gauge? I can use 12 AWG on 20A, but I would need to use 10 AWG on 30A.
I am confused about the term single phase. I am thinking that the motor will have two hot leads and a ground with no neutral. Is this right? If so, I can use a 12-2 rather than a 12-3 cable and just mark the white as hot. Right?
3) Recepticle. What outlet have people used with saws like this? I was considering a twist-lock. Any recommendations?
Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.