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Workshop circuit
A workshop circuit is a circuit planned for tools like table saws, compressors, or shop heaters.
Why it matters
Tools can draw heavy loads. Planning circuits prevents tripped breakers and frustration.
Where people get this wrong
More outlets on one circuit is not more power. Some tools need 240V circuits, not only standard 120V outlets.
Real-world example
You start a saw and the lights dip and the breaker trips. That is the garage telling you it was never wired to be a workshop.
Where this hits your build
This matters during rough-in and before drywall. Once walls close, adding or moving wiring becomes expensive. Plan ahead.
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