Real easy how to install a 220 volt outlet. The method is for 220 volt only and not for 110 volt. http://www.askmediy.com.
Real easy how to install a 220 volt outlet. The method is for 220 volt only and not for 110 volt. http://www.askmediy.com.
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I just recently bought a cooktop its 40 amp. It’ only has 3 wires red,
black and ground. It’s normally a 220 circuit ryte? Well when I run new
wires to power up my cooktop do I need to use the neutral? Or can I cap it
off and leave it in the Junction box? Or connect it to the ground?
Thanks for this nice video. I still have one question though. I have a 220V
circuit, with 2-20 A breakers in the breaker box. The receptacle says 30A.
Because there are 2-20A breakers, does this mean that it can handle a 30 A
compressor, because 20+20=40, or is th maximum amperage on this circuit
20A?
Ok I’ll do that. Ok I was wondering this yesterday some guy came over
opened my breaker box and checked if I can add a 220 circuit so he checked
it out and said to do my wiring and also told me to add a copper wire from
the ground bar to the neutral bar but i don’t think that’s ok. Is it? He
said that just in case the neutrals aren’t working that it will be grounded
anyways. He said the neutral is like a ground? Is that ryte?
thank you for your video I appreciate the good clear information and the
can do attitude -john from texas
thanks for your teachings! whats the difference in a 4 wire vs 3 wire
220volts outlet? i know its for the neutral wire but when do you choose one
over the other? thanks!
Put on your safety glasses Dom,Those wires whip around,and can poke you
in the eye,also you can bed over and get poked
Thanks…:}
im wiring a 24foot tiny home whats the best breaker box and wire to use its
gonna have everything a house has.thanks to anyone with any input
very nice explanation very thorough &very smart advice !
I thought the video was informative, without getting too technical. Perfect
for DIYers.
Thanks for your explanations, good energy, and answering some of the
comment questions. I learned from those just as much as from the video.
Beginner question…why doesn’t it need a neutral wire to “complete the
circuit”? Thanks for the info. I just got a job at home depot in the
electrical department and 1)don’t want to look stupid, and 2) don’t want to
burn anyone’s house down. Thanks!
I did in fact make more problems just by looking at it the wrong way haha!
I took the cover off and was peeking around with a flashlight… did not
touch anything… and BOOM! There were bare wires that some idiot had
stripped the insulation off of (probably stripped the sheathing off too
high up with a knife) and for some reason… that’s when it decided to arc.
Long story short… the porch light has some new wires going to it. The
point is guys… listen to these experienced sparkies because as ridiculous
as their horror stories might sound… this sh*t DOES happen.
Dude I like your videos on flooring and stuff but you’re gonna get someone
hurt with this electric “advice”.
Please people call an electrician for electric work as this stuff can
actually and literally kill you.
You’re a friggin lifesaver!!!
You can also use red and black or blue and brown wire for your 220
Hey I only have one hot wired,one neutral, one ground on my old home do you
know what type of panel I would need for a sub panel?
I have a question regarding testing the leads. When I was replacing my
220V electric baseboards I used a multi-meter to confirm that the power was
off after turning off the breakers. When I test between White and ground
OR Black and ground i get 110V. If I test between black and white I get
nothing, zero. I got these reading on all 14 heaters in the house. My
baseboards are working just fine and they pump out plenty of heat, should I
be concerned??
Hey brother, can I wire a room from a 50 amp 2 pole 240V breaker in my
utility room to the room next door using 6 gauge wire and then daisy chain
a few 240V outlets each capable of 5-7 amps? I’m setting up a shop in one
room and need a few 220V outlets a few heavy duty power tools, needing less
than 50amps total, but using a 50 amp breaker to be on the safe side. I
plan on using conduit to run it through the wall separating the 2 rooms and
then rewiring the room from outlet to outlet with the appropriate wiring
and outlets. I know I need 6 gauge, but is it safe to run them daisy
chained through the room for 4 different outlets? If not, how would I do
this and be absolutely safe? My real question is can I daisy chain each
outlet from the next (I guess this is called a pigtail?) and how is it done
(safely)?
This video has been very helpful to me, as have many of your other videos.
Your mannerisms and subtle humor crack me up! Thanks for making learning
entertaining! From up north in British Columbia.,,,,, eh!
Excellent video, thanks for sharing. I was wondering is it possible to
change a 110v outlet to 220v by changing the breaker (and the
outlet) providing you wire it correctly like you showed in this video or
would the wires need to be changed for the gauge?
I need to hook up an electric stove that is a 220v appliance but the
existing line is 110v on the old stovetop range.
The 220 circuit is form my cooktop
Always liked your videos — you got a positive energy about you. Thanks for
the great explanations!
Good video, got a question.
Want to add a 220v welder to my garage. I only haven110 in my garage. My
panel in my basemen in full, could I run a wire to my garage add a
subpannel then from the subpannel run some 220 plugs for the welder and
some 110 for other stuff? Garage already has 110 but the gatage wiring is
connected to the living room and just is over loaded, thanks
Sorry man, there is no such thing as a “2 phase electrical power” hahah its
1 phase for residential and 3 phase if you request it from the power
company at additional costs, hahaha are you even an electrician???
Thanks for the excellent video. I’m wondering if I could use a 220v rated
switch with 110v current? How about a 220v dimmer with 110 v? The reason I
ask is that I can buy 220v dimmers in Thailand really cheap, and have a
need for 140 dimmers for a job in the USA. Many Thanks
I have a sub panel in the garage. Its feed by 2 120 v wires 30 amp. The
inside of the panel hookups are on the right side. 1 wire on top 2nd wire
middle. There are 3 breakers being used from the top wire the bottom wire
has no breakers. I need to add 240v, do I need to replace the panel to get
240 outlet. LC004NF (flush) LC004NS (surface) Model 10 Type 1
Lol its illegal to use a white as a hot. It adds unnecessary confusion and
makes electricians think a jack legs has been there and wonder what all is
what. Maybe code is different where u live but here that’s just a nono.
You are so really funny man. I love this video. Thanks.
hey Dom,really great vid, just subscribed,keep up the great work!!!
Seriously….you’re awesome. I’m subscribing.
You’re old school…. it’s actually 120 and 240 volt. Good work though.
I just moved from Europe to the US, so I have a lot of 220V 50Hz stuff. I
also have a lot of 110V units as I’m Canadian. So, my question is. What
is the best solution to plug all that? If I convert a complete line or
room to 220V, that will blow the lightbulbs. Can’t buy 220V lights here.
Step Up/Down converter cost too much and sometime more than the appliance
itself. Any ideas?
What if you’re wiring a 220 outlet with 12/3 or 10/3? I assume you have 2
wires going to each leg, and the other two both going to the ground block?
Good video, explained everything I needed to know. It does take a while to
feel comfortable with this stuff.