I am looking for someone around the Triad that wants to put in a 220 V outlet in my garage, breaker is in there.
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It's not that difficult, but I can understand feeling apprehensive about it. If you install the box yourself and run the Romex all the way to the panel, then 90% of the work is done. Which means you minimize the cost of having an electrician come out. From what I can tell, most electricians prefer wiring a new breaker to cutting drywall too Just make sure you leave 2ft of spare wire at the panel. Besides the box and Romex, you'll also need a non-metallic cable clamp, most likely 1/2" (size of the knockout in the panel).I have put in like 3-4 outlets here at home, but I am kinda apprehensive about opening the breaker box
I've run 2 220v circuits in my shop. It's pretty easy once you know what you're doing. I found an article in a magazine that showed how to run a 220 circuit but get 100 outlets as well. I did mine that way and it's pretty handy. If you wanted to save a little money, you could probably run the wire and just get an electrician to connect it to the box for you.
I think he means he ran a 240V circuit that also supported 120V circuits (both 240V outlets and 120V outlets are fed by the same run of cable and breaker - called a "multiwire circuit")What do you mean?
"In a Magazine that showed how to run a 220 circuit but get 100 outlets as well?"
Do you mean you got a hundred outlets from your one 220v circuit? Got any pic's or the magazine article?
I think he means he ran a 240V circuit that also supported 120V circuits (both 240V outlets and 120V outlets are fed by the same run of cable and breaker - called a "multiwire circuit")
-Mark
I think he means he ran a 240V circuit that also supported 120V circuits (both 240V outlets and 120V outlets are fed by the same run of cable and breaker - called a "multiwire circuit")
As far as your circuit goes, I'd recommend buying a copy of the Black and Decker book "Home Wiring". Usually available at the big box stores. It contains step by step with pictures for wiring a 240V circuit - although I like MrAudios pix thumbs_up) he didn't show how to actually make the connections as well as a couple other important steps.
Get the book, read the book. If you're still not comfortable, get an electrician or a knowledgable friend to help (in person). There are several here on North Carolina Woodworker..maybe someone in your area could help.
-Mark