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  1. Miter saw keeps tripping breaker

    in In The Shop

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    No. No. No.

     

    A 15A breaker doesn’t trip at 12A.

     

    You are confusing a continuous rated breaker with a non-continuous breaker.

    A non-continuous breaker can only be loaded to 80% as per the CEC/NEC.

    A continuous rated breaker (expensive) can be loaded right to 100%.

    Residential code is based off the assumption that non-continuous rated equipment is installed and almost all home loads are cyclical.

    (A continous load is one where the maximum current is expected to continue for 3 hours or more, non-continuous load is less than 3 hours.)

    Hence the 12a load on a 15a breaker limit.

     

    Also, the first thing to look for with GFCI related nuisance trips is electronic loads.

    Electronic Dimmers, occupancy sensors, etc.

    Combine that with an inductive load you are asking for trouble.

    GFCI monitors the current and trips when there is 6mA or greater ground fault.

    Also, sometimes you just need to replace the breaker. Over time and multiple trips, they can get temperamental!

    I have a GFCI in bathroom that loves to trip when you turn off the LED lights while the fan is running!

     

    Read this:

    https://www.fluke.com/en-ca/learn/blog/grounding/chasing-ghost-trips-in-gfci-protected-circuits

     

     

     

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  14. What will Makita come out with next?

    in Makita

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    X3 and X4 are unrealistic. Way too large to be useful.
    Even X2 makes the tools very bulky. Like that weird and fugly angle grinder that's larger and has waaay less power than the cheapest no-name corded model equivalent.
     
    People need to realise that the cordless fad is not sustainable. Very few power tools are suited for current battery technology. Drills, drivers, and that's pretty much it.  Unless you are willing to sacrifice power, runtime and size/weight for the advantage of being cordless..


    Have you used any x2 tools?
    The Makita SDS Max is a beast. It isn’t bulkier or heavier than a corded model. The power of newer 18/36/54v cordless tools is nearly identical to their corded counterparts.



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  18. Highest drain tools

    in Dewalt

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    Begs the question, should we be unhappy with battery life or pleased with cordless power/battery drain capability? I’d rather have to keep switching batts 

    We take it for granted, the power and portability of these tools.
    Batteries are becoming comically large and heavy, and for what? People want tools that are awkward and heavy just to save a battery change? Those batteries just aren’t practical on most small tools.

    I love the size and weight of Makita batteries.
    I really hope they don’t introduce boat anchor batteries.



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  19. Highest drain tools

    in Dewalt

    Posted

    ChrisK brings up and interesting follow up: how do you prioritize your batteries? 
     
    I run fours and fives in my impacts and drill and a flexvolt 6/2 in my planer and 575 babysaw. I usually run my DCB091 power adapter too all day with whatever is laying around, for my phone and the kid’s bose speaker, which honestly kicks ass. 

    I run 5.0 in my rotary hammer drill/hammer drill/recip saw, 2.0 in my service impact and lights. I like light and portable for service, big batts for all day use.


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  21. What tools did you buy today?

    in Power Tools

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    Got the new Pliers wrench from Knipex, 250mm (A little lighter and slimmer than the original, but seems plenty beefy. Its also more precise machined and feels "tighter")  
    Also got the "mini" bolt cutter(200mm)
     
     
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    I love my mini bolt cutters, I just wish I’d gotten the comfort grips!


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