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You can't. The 120 volt GFCI is probably just a 2-wire (hot, neutral and ground) You would have to run a new 3-wire (2 hots, neutral and ground). The two hots are how you get the 240 volts (120+120=240). Also you must make sure the wire is gauged properly. #10 wire for 30 amps, #12 wire for 20 amps, etc.

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Will GFCI work properly if 240 volt split into one 3 wire 120 volt circuit?

No, a GFCI outlet is designed for use with standard 120-volt circuits. Attempting to use a GFCI outlet with a 240-volt split circuit could cause damage to the outlet, the circuit, and could present a safety hazard. It is not recommended to use a GFCI outlet in this manner.


Can you use 240 volts with a 120 volt supply?

No, it is not possible to use 240 volts with a 120 volt supply directly. You would need a transformer to step up the voltage from 120 volts to 240 volts. Attempting to use 240 volts with a 120 volt supply without a transformer can damage equipment and pose a safety hazard.


What is the ac voltage reading between the bare copper wire and the hot black wire 120 vac or zero volt?

Should be about 120 VAC.


What standard colors of wire would you use for a neutral on 120 Volt and 277 Volt three phase four wire systems?

For a neutral wire on a 120 Volt three-phase four-wire system, you would typically use a white-colored wire. For a 277 Volt three-phase four-wire system, you would also use a white-colored wire for the neutral. White is the standard color for neutral wires in both systems according to NEC standards.


How do you wire 347 volts ballast to 110 volt feed?

You don't. A ballast with a 347 volt input is a commercial ballast. The 347 volts comes from a 600 volt three phase four wire Y system. You can change the ballast out to a 120 volt and rewire the unit but in most cases it is cheaper to buy a completely new lighting fixture.

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Will GFCI work properly if 240 volt split into one 3 wire 120 volt circuit?

No, a GFCI outlet is designed for use with standard 120-volt circuits. Attempting to use a GFCI outlet with a 240-volt split circuit could cause damage to the outlet, the circuit, and could present a safety hazard. It is not recommended to use a GFCI outlet in this manner.


Does 240 volt have a neutral wire?

Yes <<>> In North America, a three wire 120/240 volt system uses a neutral wire. For 240 volts two "hot" wires are used with no neutral.


A three-wire installation provides a power source for?

Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.A three wire installation provides a power source for independent 120 volt circuits and 240 volt circuit with neutral.A common 120/240 volt 200 amp distribution service panel can have 42 circuits supplied from it. These circuits can be in any number of different combinations of 120 volts or 240 volts.


Can you wire a 347 volt ballast to a 120 volt fixture?

Yes, but it will not work.


Can you wire a 120 volt 7 amp Jacuzzi motor to a wall outlet in my bathroom?

No, it must be on a dedicated circuit of it's own. It must be on AWG 12/2 wire with 20 amp breaker. It also must be protected with a GFCI outlet.


Can you use 240 volts with a 120 volt supply?

No, it is not possible to use 240 volts with a 120 volt supply directly. You would need a transformer to step up the voltage from 120 volts to 240 volts. Attempting to use 240 volts with a 120 volt supply without a transformer can damage equipment and pose a safety hazard.


Which color wire is normally hot on a 120 volt system?

black


How can you get a 240V single-phase power from a 120V 3-phase service?

First of all there is no common three phase 120 volt service. There is in North America a three wire 120/240 volt single phase service. That being said, if you want to change a 120 volt source to 240 volts it must be done with a transformer. Its classification is a step up transformer. The primary side of the transformer H1 - H2 will be connected to the 120 volts. The secondary side of the transformer X1 - X2 will be connected to the 240 volt load. The transformer is sized by the current required by the 240 volt load.


What is the ac voltage reading between the bare copper wire and the hot black wire 120 vac or zero volt?

Should be about 120 VAC.


Can you wire usa 4 wire 240 volt to UK 3 wire 240volt American boat in UK waters?

A four wire plug suggests to me that it is for split voltages. 120/240, hot - neutral - hot - ground will be the four blade connections for shore power in the US. With UK shore power three wire there will be no neutral as you know it. 120 volt equipment will not work. If there is a special berth for 120/240 shore power that is what you will need to tie up to.


What standard colors of wire would you use for a neutral on 120 Volt and 277 Volt three phase four wire systems?

For a neutral wire on a 120 Volt three-phase four-wire system, you would typically use a white-colored wire. For a 277 Volt three-phase four-wire system, you would also use a white-colored wire for the neutral. White is the standard color for neutral wires in both systems according to NEC standards.


How do you wire 347 volts ballast to 110 volt feed?

You don't. A ballast with a 347 volt input is a commercial ballast. The 347 volts comes from a 600 volt three phase four wire Y system. You can change the ballast out to a 120 volt and rewire the unit but in most cases it is cheaper to buy a completely new lighting fixture.