Convert 220 to two -110 lines
#1
04-29-03, 09:01 AM
Convert 220 to two -110 lines
I have replaced my electric stove with a gas range.
I'm left with the 220 recepticle that I would like to convert to possibly two 110 recep. One will power a Microwave hood, the other to power 2 overcounter lights.
The fuse box uses 2 ganged 20 amp flip (don't know what they are called) switches that power the 220 outlet.
I DON"T want to run any new wires from the fuse box to the stove area!
Can I possibly run both the Micro and the 2 lights from one outlet?
How do I do this?
thanks, Frank
I'm left with the 220 recepticle that I would like to convert to possibly two 110 recep. One will power a Microwave hood, the other to power 2 overcounter lights.
The fuse box uses 2 ganged 20 amp flip (don't know what they are called) switches that power the 220 outlet.
I DON"T want to run any new wires from the fuse box to the stove area!
Can I possibly run both the Micro and the 2 lights from one outlet?
How do I do this?
thanks, Frank
#2
04-29-03, 10:14 AM
It is possible to convert the 220 volt receptacle to 2 110 outlets , but it depends on your existing circuit. Is it a 4 wire circuit ? ie. 1 red ,1 black, 1 white, and 1 bare ground .
From your description of what you are trying to do, I gather that you don't have a very good working knowledge of electricity and urge you to purchase a book or two on wiring. There are several different ones available at the big box stores. One that is recommended often is by Black and Decker.
From your description of what you are trying to do, I gather that you don't have a very good working knowledge of electricity and urge you to purchase a book or two on wiring. There are several different ones available at the big box stores. One that is recommended often is by Black and Decker.
#3
04-29-03, 05:32 PM
Member
Frank,
You may not convert this to two 120-volt circuits, but you can convert it to one 20-amp 120-volt circuit, which should be plenty for a microwave hood and a couple of lights.
You (or some qualified person) will need to replace the double-pole breaker with a single-pole 20-amp breaker and a filler plate, swap out the receptacle, and add a switch and light boxes. As tex says, start with a good book or two, and then come back with questions. But working inside a panel is not necessarily a good novice project!
You may not convert this to two 120-volt circuits, but you can convert it to one 20-amp 120-volt circuit, which should be plenty for a microwave hood and a couple of lights.
You (or some qualified person) will need to replace the double-pole breaker with a single-pole 20-amp breaker and a filler plate, swap out the receptacle, and add a switch and light boxes. As tex says, start with a good book or two, and then come back with questions. But working inside a panel is not necessarily a good novice project!
