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Fluid · February 7th, 2007

If your going to need an extension cord I would reccomend hooking up with a electrical company and see about gettinga heavy duty one made. thicker wires and insulation.

T-BOT · February 7th, 2007

Rodney, did you check the contact screws that connect the circuit breaker to the Electrical panel ? and see if they are loose ? ... if they are, this will trigger the breaker because the contact ends create an electical gap (like a sparkplug).

Yes Im a girl.

tcrowder · February 7th, 2007

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	If I understand correctly, all the plugs in my office go to the same switch on the circuit breaker. Actually, there's another room upstairs that is on the same circuit as my office which is probably using some of my juice.

Hey Rodney,

Your electrician can do one of two things.

!. Run a new set of wires down the wall and set you a new outlet and a new breaker dedicated to that one outlet.(If you want to throw a few terms at him, tell him to fish tape the new wires and use Madison hangers to mount the new box.

2. He could possibly split one wall outlet out and use it as a dedicated circuit.

FYI... On a 20 amp breaker, you don't want more than about 16 amps draw total. Even though its rated at 20 you will find it hard to draw a full 20 without tripping the circuit.

Hope this helps.

Moo Spot Prints · February 7th, 2007

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Originally Posted by Fluid


	If your going to need an extension cord I would reccomend hooking up with a electrical company and see about gettinga heavy duty one made. thicker wires and insulation.

You can do this easily yourself. The parts are available at the Orange Box.

You could also just buy a 12ga extension cord. Remember: shorter is better.

Rodney · February 7th, 2007

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Originally Posted by tcrowder


	Hey Rodney, Your electrician can do one of two things. !. Run a new set of wires down the wall and set you a new outlet and a new breaker dedicated to that one outlet.(If you want to throw a few terms at him, tell him to fish tape the new wires and use Madison hangers to mount the new box. 2. He could possibly split one wall outlet out and use it as a dedicated circuit. FYI... On a 20 amp breaker, you don't want more than about 16 amps draw total. Even though its rated at 20 you will find it hard to draw a full 20 without tripping the circuit. Hope this helps.

Thanks Terry, that helps as well. It'll be nice to be able to suggest to him exactly what's needed in "his" terms

When you say run a new set of wires down the wall, do you mean on the "inside" of the wall, or down the outside where I could see it?

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	FYI... On a 20 amp breaker, you don't want more than about 16 amps draw total. Even though its rated at 20 you will find it hard to draw a full 20 without tripping the circuit.

This helps as well. Makes me wonder if I can get away with a 30 amp like T-Bot suggested

Moo Spot Prints · February 7th, 2007

It'll really depend on where your box is and how accessible your walls are. I've had to go around on the outside of the house for a few outlets because it was impractical to do otherwise (single story, slab, no attic).

You may also want to have him run a pair of circuits and either split that plug or put in a double (one for each circuit) that way you can have your press on one and other equipment on the other.

Look to spend around $500 for a licensed electrician.

tcrowder · February 7th, 2007

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Originally Posted by Rodney


	Thanks Terry, that helps as well. It'll be nice to be able to suggest to him exactly what's needed in "his" terms When you say run a new set of wires down the wall, do you mean on the "inside" of the wall, or down the outside where I could see it?

Sparky(as we call them in the industry lol) should be able to fish the wires inside the wall. Depends on if there is fire stop blocking in the walls. If there is and they can't fish the wall, tell them to use wire mould.

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Originally Posted by Rodney


	This helps as well. Makes me wonder if I can get away with a 30 amp like T-Bot suggested

You would have to get Sparky to check what guage wire is run already and if it will handle the load pulling up to 30 amps.

guest3300 · February 7th, 2007

we installed 2 dedicated 20a circuits for 3 heat presses and an air compressor. Haven't had any problems since I did that.

Rodney · February 9th, 2007

WOO HOO...I'm back in action!

Got a shiny new dedicated circuit for my heat press and it's working perfectly.

Can't wait to do my first presses of plastisol transfers!

Quick Question: Are teflon sheets the same on both sides (so it doesn't matter which one you use?)

Jasonda · February 9th, 2007

Just curious, how much ($$) did it set you back?

Rodney · February 9th, 2007

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Originally Posted by Jasonda


	Just curious, how much ($$) did it set you back?

It cost me about $700. Because the way my house is laid out, they had to take a "round about" route to my main circuit box.

Moonie · February 9th, 2007

Most teflon sheets are ok to use on both sides.

Moo Spot Prints · February 9th, 2007

One side is usually marked 'teflon' which is non-stick and the other with 'nolfet' which is a high-release agent.

Enjoy your new circuit!

Rodney · February 9th, 2007

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Originally Posted by Moo Spot Prints


	One side is usually marked 'teflon' which is non-stick and the other with 'nolfet' which is a high-release agent. Enjoy your new circuit!

Are you just messin' with me?

I don't see the words teflon on my sheet (assuming I'm looking at the right thing)

T-BOT · February 9th, 2007

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Originally Posted by Rodney


	Are you just messin' with me? I don't see the words teflon on my sheet (assuming I'm looking at the right thing)

you can use both sides from all the teflon I've used.
does your press bottom platten have a teflon cover ? if not get one.

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