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10-06-2007, 07:44 PM
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Landscape Foreman
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Brick Saw
Hey all my concrete saw that I use to cut retaining wall stone keeps kicking the breaker at the houses that I use it at. I use a short heavy duty extension cord but for some reason it keeps doing that. Can I hook a power strip with a reset switch up so that it will kick that instead or something? I hate to have to call the homeowner every time and have them come flip the switch!!! Any advice?
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10-06-2007, 07:50 PM
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Pro
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It should be 10 gauge and no more than 50' for a 110v 14" saw, and 10 Gauge 25', 220v for a 20" saw. You may also be bogging the saw with excess pressure.
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10-09-2007, 09:20 PM
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Landscape Foreman
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Thanks for the comment but I am pretty experienced with this kind of thing and I have always followed those guidelines closely. I was hoping there was some other solution to the problem than having the "DIY" electrician homeowner come home every five minutes to switch the breaker for me.
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10-09-2007, 10:26 PM
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Bunny by Malco - NY
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Use a gas powered saw!!
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10-09-2007, 10:32 PM
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If you are following those guidelines, then obviously the breaker is not sufficent to carry the load. There is no way around that, other than using a different circuit.
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10-10-2007, 12:19 AM
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MFWIC
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My target saw takes real good juice...
If I can, I put my own breaker in the box and dangle the cord out, which is probably in violation of alll kinds of rules and such.
Circuit you are using may already have some load on it, or a weak breaker.
Try the shortest 10g cord that will reach the laundry room, if it uses a 20a dedicated breaker for the appliances.
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10-10-2007, 08:23 PM
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Landscape Foreman
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My saw needs a 20 amp breaker but the guy that owns this house says he has 12 amp and there are also lights and things on in the house DIY electrician homeowner. Also each outdoor plug is on a different circuit so he has just wired into the houses circuits and used some juice from what operates inside. I am glad I am almost done with this guy!!
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10-11-2007, 03:48 PM
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Pro
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Can you run your saw on 220?Plug into the dryer outlet.
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10-11-2007, 08:22 PM
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Contractor
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You could always supply your own power with a generator.
It would be cheaper than a gas engine powered saw, since you already have the electric saw.
Use the outlet on the house til you kill the breaker, switch to the generator to finish the job.
When the HO gets home tell 'em the breaker tripped, collect your check and move on. 
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10-11-2007, 08:58 PM
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Landscape Foreman
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LOL I guess I will tell the boss on monday that I need him to go out and drop some cash on a generator.
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08-22-2008, 09:03 PM
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Pro
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Could also be a GFI circuit. If you are using water with the saw, you may have a grounding problem.
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03-17-2009, 10:59 PM
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Registered User
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Go with a gas saw. Won't cost a ton more than a good generator and will solve all your issues.
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03-18-2009, 01:10 AM
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Member
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Gas saw would be great and cost a few bucks, you need a min. of a 20 amp circuit(like you said) and i have worked at new houses with no 20 amp outlets. I have had good luck plugging into a 115 outlet on a stove if one is available but the new stoves dont seem to have 115 outlets built in anymore.
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