How do you split a 240 volt outlet to make a 120 volt outlet in USA Canada etc?

Answer 1

For USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz power supply service.

In order for 240 to be split, there has to be a 'neutral' involved, so that the 240 has a common reference around the splitting point. Electrically, it would look like, 120-0-120 with the neutral wire in the center.

Usually a 240 volt incoming line can be split at the main panel with the proper breakers, etc. to form a new 120 volt circuit. This is the only safe way to do it because you need the protection of a proper-sized breaker for the new 120 Volt circuit.

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As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.

Before you do any work yourself,

on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,

always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.

IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB

SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY

REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.

Answer 2

One wire would have to be changed to a neutral wire. It would be put on the neutral bar in the electrical panel.