Wiring up Woodlathe

[abercarver]

Hello all,

 

I have a Tyme cub lathe im currently setting up and am after some advice on powering the machine.

 

Firstly its a standard plug socket. 370w, 3.5A, 220/240v...

 

I currently have no fusebox to the garage but am looking to in the furture when funds available.

 

The only possibility is to power using extension lead to house.

 

Is this wise and also what other SAFE options are available..cheers:confused1:

[niftysteve]

prob best to put one of those power breakers at the house end just in case

[agg221]

prob best to put one of those power breakers at the house end just in case

 

I'd agree with that, and use an outdoor rated power cable rather than a bit of mains wire with a plug and socket bodged on! Should be fine with a standard 13A exterior cable reel, which will roll up neatly when not in use. The two things to watch out for are finding a way to get the cable out of the house and in to the garage which doesn't freeze the house at this time of year, and to make sure that the cable can be routed in a way that doesn't form a trip hazard. Otherwise, pretty low power rating so should be fine. You'll probably need the power anyway to run a decent light - until you have power out there I would be inclined to get a floor standing 500W or 1kW halogen light, which with the door closed will also give enough heat to keep the chill off while you're working. I rebuilt a lot of my boat outside in the dark evenings like this and it was OK to work by.

 

Alec

[abercarver]

Thank you for the superb advice, brilliant and just what i was after.

 

Is going to be a temporary fix until i can power the garage with sockets, lights etc.

 

Many Thanks again.

[Mat]

Another point, especially using a extension cable reel, is to fully unwind it. The safe current is greatly reduced with a partially wound lead.

 

"Thermal runaway" would not contribute safe use.

[agg221]

Another point, especially using a extension cable reel, is to fully unwind it. The safe current is greatly reduced with a partially wound lead.

 

"Thermal runaway" would not contribute safe use.

 

Would help to keep the garage nice and warm though

 

...on second thoughts, probably better to follow the above advice....

 

Alec

[gensetsteve]

The bigger cable the better a nice bit of 3 core 4mm would be good.

[devon TWiG]

About 15 years ago I was in the same situation (supply of electric to garden shed/ workshop) I used a 4 plug extension lead buried underground in hosepipe ...... I am still using it !!!!

[Gardenmac]

Had my lathe plugged to a 50m unwound extension with a rcd and when it was on full speed it kept blowing fuse or tripping. Realised cable wasn't up to it as it was very warm even when unwound. Got a sparkle coming to put heavy duty external cabling in early in new year and hopefully it will be sorted and I can get stuck into turning.