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How do you install a 240v wall receptacle right next to the breaker box for a new welder?
* A 240V double-pole breaker of the right size for your load, (Don't try and use two single-pole 120V breakers!) and the right type for your box (SquareD breakers for SquareD boxes, GE for GE, etc.)
* A length of 4 conductor wire to run from the breaker panel to the outlet that is the right size for the breaker! Rule of thumb for wire runs under 50ft: 14 gauge for 15A, 12 gauge for 20A, 10 gauge for 30A, 8 gauge for 40A, 6 gauge for 50A, etc. Get 4 conductor wire even if you only want 240 (and not 120) for futureproofing.
* A new outlet and box to mount it in.
* Clamps to secure the wire to the box and breaker panel.
Then you need to:
* run the wire from the panel to the outlet. Leave slack at the panel, you need a couple feet inside it.
* Wire the 240V outlet. Remember the color code: the black/red/brass screws are for the black and red hot wires, the white/silver screw is for the white neutral, the bare/green screw is for the bare or green-covered ground wire.
* One slip and you're dead. So always shut the breaker panel main switch to OFF.
* Connect the wires into the panel. Which bus is which should be obvious by the existing wiring. Remember to get your connections good and tight.
* Put the covers back on everything, switch everything on and enjoy.
If anything I said above wasn't obvious, buy a book. It will explain everything better than I can in text and serve as a handy reference on the job. If you are still not confident, hire a professional licensed electrician.
Negligence with electricity is fatal.Addendum
Some things to remember are:
A - You must kill the whole box before jumping in it. KILL IT.
B - never grab more than one wire - or contact - at a time!
C - Try not to ground yourself out.
D - always use the right size wire for amperage needed.
E - You do not have to be a brain surgeon to wire in a circuit. If you are not totally confident with what you are doing definitely consult someone who will be nice enough to give you life saving tips instead of telling you to take a hike.
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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.
What else can I help you with?
How do you install a 3-wire 220v welder outlet directly beneath a 125 amp subpanel in your garage 300 amp service to house 4 15A and 3 20A circuits currently in subpanel?
You'll want this on its own breaker. If there isn't a free breaker slot in your box, you're already in trouble - you'll have to consolidate two single breakers into a dual. If there is a free slot or two, you're in luck. Go to Home Depot or Lowe's. Ask the helpful guy in the electrical aisle which breaker you'll need and ask him to help you select the right wire. I could explain exactly what you need, but it'll be better to get that info on-site. Get all the tips you can on installation from the guy at the store - they get constant training on this stuff. Buy what he recommends. Then go home and do it. Alternatively, you could hire a professional electrician.
Can you install a receptacle that is rated for 240 volts to a 277 volt line?
No, the receptacle's rating is 240 volt and that is the maximum voltage allow to be applied to that device. To prevent this condition from happening 277 volt receptacles and switches have a larger box that they fit into. The retaining screws are set apart further that a 240 volt device which makes it impossible to install a 240 volt device in a 277 volt junction box.
How do you rewire a 220 volt receptacle to produce 110 volts?
A 220 volt receptacle is a receptacle which has 2 wires carrying 110 volts...it has two "hot" wires at 110 and a neutral or common leg which has no voltage. A 110 volt receptacle is a receptacle which has 1 wire which carries 110 volts and a common wire. The wiring in the USA is almost standardized now to where the two "hot" (carrying 110 volts) wires are colored black and red, and the common or neutral is white. To change a receptacle to 110 volts..you remove the red or black wire from the old receptacle and wire nut it off...leaving the other red or black to attach to the new receptacle (right side of receptacle usually, looking at it from the grounding hole on the receptacle ON THE BOTTOM). You then connect the white wire to the left side of the receptacle. This will provide only 110 volts now. If the wires are not black, red, and white..they may be black, black, and white. In most cases, the white wire is always the neutral or common wire. When in doubt, buy a voltmeter and check each wire to the metal box in the wall...the wires carrying the 110 volts will usually read 110 on the voltmeter (or 115, 118..etc). Good luck!
Can you run a 20 amp appliance on a 15 amp breaker?
No. You have to make sure that the associated wiring and any devices such as outlets or lights are rated for 15 Amps. The wiring has to be at least 14 Gauge (AWG). You also have to look at the overall panel amperage capacity. However, unless you are already having problems with breakers tripping you are likely okay on that account. If you are sure that all conditions are met for safety you can make the replacement. However, if you are not totally clear on any of this or the safe way to change a breaker, get an electrician.
How do you convert a 120V receptacle to a 240V receptacle for an air conditioner that uses 240V?
A "110" volt outlet cannot be converted to a "230" volt outlet. A 230 volt outlet requires a new wire run to the outlet rated for the appliance you plan on plugging into it. Example an airconditioner that requires a 220 volt 20 amp circuit would have to have a 12/3 w/ground wire run to handle the load. The three wire are usually black,red,white. Black is for 1 120 volt line, red is for another 120 volt line and white is for neutral. On a standard 120 volt outlet there are 2 colored wires (black and whtie) and a bare ground. It's not an easy solution, but it is the only proper solution.
What is the proper way to install a 50 amp receptacle for a high-powered appliance?
To install a 50 amp receptacle for a high-powered appliance, you need to first turn off the power to the circuit, then remove the existing outlet and replace it with the 50 amp receptacle. Make sure to connect the wires correctly, following the manufacturer's instructions and local electrical codes. It's important to use the right size wire and breaker for the appliance to ensure safety and proper functioning.
How do you install a 3-wire 220v welder outlet directly beneath a 125 amp subpanel in your garage 300 amp service to house 4 15A and 3 20A circuits currently in subpanel?
You'll want this on its own breaker. If there isn't a free breaker slot in your box, you're already in trouble - you'll have to consolidate two single breakers into a dual. If there is a free slot or two, you're in luck. Go to Home Depot or Lowe's. Ask the helpful guy in the electrical aisle which breaker you'll need and ask him to help you select the right wire. I could explain exactly what you need, but it'll be better to get that info on-site. Get all the tips you can on installation from the guy at the store - they get constant training on this stuff. Buy what he recommends. Then go home and do it. Alternatively, you could hire a professional electrician.
Can you use 50 amp wire and receptacle on dyer?
It's necessary to look at the dyer to see how much current it uses, which should be on the maker's plate near where the cable enters the appliance. If it uses less than 50 amps, a 50 amp cable is all right.
Can you install a receptacle that is rated for 240 volts to a 277 volt line?
No, the receptacle's rating is 240 volt and that is the maximum voltage allow to be applied to that device. To prevent this condition from happening 277 volt receptacles and switches have a larger box that they fit into. The retaining screws are set apart further that a 240 volt device which makes it impossible to install a 240 volt device in a 277 volt junction box.
How do you rewire a 220 volt receptacle to produce 110 volts?
A 220 volt receptacle is a receptacle which has 2 wires carrying 110 volts...it has two "hot" wires at 110 and a neutral or common leg which has no voltage. A 110 volt receptacle is a receptacle which has 1 wire which carries 110 volts and a common wire. The wiring in the USA is almost standardized now to where the two "hot" (carrying 110 volts) wires are colored black and red, and the common or neutral is white. To change a receptacle to 110 volts..you remove the red or black wire from the old receptacle and wire nut it off...leaving the other red or black to attach to the new receptacle (right side of receptacle usually, looking at it from the grounding hole on the receptacle ON THE BOTTOM). You then connect the white wire to the left side of the receptacle. This will provide only 110 volts now. If the wires are not black, red, and white..they may be black, black, and white. In most cases, the white wire is always the neutral or common wire. When in doubt, buy a voltmeter and check each wire to the metal box in the wall...the wires carrying the 110 volts will usually read 110 on the voltmeter (or 115, 118..etc). Good luck!
Can you run a 20 amp appliance on a 15 amp breaker?
No. You have to make sure that the associated wiring and any devices such as outlets or lights are rated for 15 Amps. The wiring has to be at least 14 Gauge (AWG). You also have to look at the overall panel amperage capacity. However, unless you are already having problems with breakers tripping you are likely okay on that account. If you are sure that all conditions are met for safety you can make the replacement. However, if you are not totally clear on any of this or the safe way to change a breaker, get an electrician.
How do you convert a 120V receptacle to a 240V receptacle for an air conditioner that uses 240V?
A "110" volt outlet cannot be converted to a "230" volt outlet. A 230 volt outlet requires a new wire run to the outlet rated for the appliance you plan on plugging into it. Example an airconditioner that requires a 220 volt 20 amp circuit would have to have a 12/3 w/ground wire run to handle the load. The three wire are usually black,red,white. Black is for 1 120 volt line, red is for another 120 volt line and white is for neutral. On a standard 120 volt outlet there are 2 colored wires (black and whtie) and a bare ground. It's not an easy solution, but it is the only proper solution.
What do you do when your air conditioner trips the breaker when it kicks on?
Try adding a cercuit breaker right on the AC.
Is the welder salary the right way to go or are there others?
If you want to be a welder, there are many different types of welding jobs available. Depending on what level you are, the wages will vary. For example as an entry level you would look at an average of $34,369/year. As an intermediate welder you would average $39,861, and as a senior welder you would average $46,974.
Why do two circuit breakers control the same circuit 120 volts on all devices in circuit?
Circuit breakers are like fuses that you can reset. There is no need for two though because they do the same job as one, which is to open the circuit as soon as the voltage that is being called for by all the devices becomes greater than the 120v you mentioned. <<>> It sounds to me like you are talking about a three wire split receptacle On kitchen counter plugs and sometimes other locations the electrical code requires that split receptacles be installed. This request came about by people trying to plug too many appliances into one 15 amp circuit. The circuit not being able to carry the load and constantly tripping the breaker. On a split receptacle the tie bar is removed on the hot side (brass) of the receptacle but not on the neutral (silver) side. The red wire is connected to the top brass screw, the black wire is connected to the bottom brass screw and the white (neutral) wire is connected to the other side of the receptacle The rating of the breaker in the panel will be, 2 pole 15 amp. What this gives you is 2 separate 120 volt 15 amp circuits on one receptacle If the voltage was measured between the two hot slots on the right side of the receptacle top and bottom you would measure 240 volts. This voltage would only be 240 if the breaker feeding the receptacle was full size 2 pole and not mini breakers.
Can you use a voltage converter on a air conditioner that is 220 your out let is110?
No, you cannot. I mean theoretically you could install a step up transformer, but this would be super expensive and would cause more problems then it would solve. Here is two options you can do to solve the issue. 1. Have an electrician pull a new 220 volt circuit to that location. I do not recommend doing it yourself, however if you do start by checking the amp rating on the ac then check a wire ampacity chart to see what gauge of wire is required for that amp draw. If you go to home depot or Lowe's you can tell them your amp draw and they will tell you the size of wire required. Purchase wire, double pole breaker with the correct amp rating, staples, a junction box, and either a receptacle and cover plate or a cable that will hook directly into the ac. If this is a large ac you will also need to install a disconnect within site of the AC. If you install a disconnect you will not need a junction box. Pull the cable from the panel to the ac. If you don't know anything about electricity don't do it. If you touch certain parts of the panel you could get a nasty shock. Install the wire into the disconnect or junction box and connect it to the ac. The cable must be inside the walls or attic if it is exposed you will need to put it inside conduit. Next connect the cable to the breaker and if you did it right you should be in good shape. 2. If the outlet is a dedicated outlet meaning that it is the only receptacle or electrical device on that circuit you may be able to do something that is much cheaper and easier. If you have confirmed that it is a dedicated circuit the next thing to do is check the amp draw of the ac and compare it to the wire gauge ran to the receptacle. Your wire gauge must meet or exceed the amp draw of the unit. If the above requirement are met you will need to purchase a double pole breaker with the correct amp rating and a 220 recept and cover plate. Now turn off the power to that circuit and change out the receptacle. Next, go to the panel. BE CAREFUL. Again if you don't know what your doing don't work in the panel. Pull out the breaker that goes to that receptacle. Then find the neutral for that circuit. A Neutral is typically white double check to make sure it's the right one in the same circuit as the wire connected to the breaker. After making sure disconnect the neutral from the neutral bar and connect both wires to the new double pole breaker. Congratulations you now have 220 to that outlet. If in doubt call an electrician.
What is the life expectancy of a welder?
The life expectancy of a welder is their exsperince, faith & way of life. No job takes life faster than others, god determines this only. You can be the safest welder in the world but, a tree could still be blown by the wind which falls right on the safest!
