Confusion over 220 and 230 volt outlets - Home Improvement Stack …
Jun 18, 2019 · Rule of thumb for home appliances: 220, 230, 240, it's all close enough not to worry about the difference. There's a good chance the actual voltage on your outlet is somewhere in between and …
electrical - How many amps per leg on a 220V circuit? - Home ...
May 14, 2018 · 220-240v in the U.S. is 2 legs of a single phase. The 2 legs come off the transformer and have a center tap (the neutral) each leg to neutral is 120v or 240 leg to leg.
Sub panel 3 wire and 220Volts - Home Improvement Stack Exchange
The 2 hots to a 30 amp 220-volt breaker in the sub-panel. The sub-panel would never have 110 volts or anything using a neutral and would not have a neutral bus.
How to Switch Power Between 2 Devices Using 1 Power Source
Dec 23, 2022 · I have a line already which can support up to 25A 2 pole (in breaker panel) I have 2 devices, each rated 220/240V 2-pole. However, at any given time only 1 I need to run.
20 amp, 220v, 2 pole GFCI Breaker - Home Improvement Stack Exchange
Apr 17, 2020 · Do I need a neutral white wire to install a 220v GFCI breaker in the main panel ? Currently have 220v, 2 pole red hot, black hot and green ground in the circuit running pool pump timer and …
receptacle - What types of electrical outlets are found in a typical ...
The 220v outlets are only found for a specific dedicated usage (e.g. stove or dryer). The item is plugged in once and you forget about it. Hence so many questions from people that rarely have to deal with …
Welder extension cord sizing - Home Improvement Stack Exchange
Feb 23, 2025 · I have a MIG welder that runs on 240volt/30amp. My electric panel Breaker is 220 volt/30 amp and the receptacle is a NEMA 6-50r. I want to use a 40 ft extension cord to get closer to the …
electrical - Should I use 12/2 or 12/3 to wire a 220V electric ...
Feb 25, 2016 · When I bought my baseboard heaters, thermostats and 220V breakers I was advised to get 12/3 wire. When I attempted to install the heaters I found that the thermostats, heaters, and even …
Can I use 2 black THHN wires for a 240v line?
Apr 13, 2020 · I'm familiar with calling it 120/240, but most products I'm seeing are still being marked 110/220 so I went with 220 in the question.
Electric requirements for gas stove - Home Improvement Stack …
Feb 27, 2012 · I can't comment on replies yet (at least not these) -- I agree with the receptacle adapter and keeping the 220 circuit as-is. Something else to consider though, is placement of the gas line …