Wiring Receptacle
#1
06-20-03, 02:42 AM
Wiring Receptacle
OK, I bought the little lady a tanning bed and it has arrived and now I have to wire up a 220 receptacle for it.
I already have a dedicated 220 circuit in the room where it is at, but is about 12' short.
What size wire do I need to run this and how do I wire up a #6 NEMA 20R receptacle?
Help ASAP.
Thanks
Lester
I already have a dedicated 220 circuit in the room where it is at, but is about 12' short.
What size wire do I need to run this and how do I wire up a #6 NEMA 20R receptacle?
Help ASAP.
Thanks
Lester
#2
06-20-03, 09:59 AM
Member
In general, 240-volt circuits are not interchangeable. A circuit put in for one purpose may not suit another.
A more direct answer to your question is that the wire gauge is not determined by the type of receptacle, but the type of breaker.
Tell us what the exiting 240-volt circuit was (or is) used for. And tell us about the breaker.
A more direct answer to your question is that the wire gauge is not determined by the type of receptacle, but the type of breaker.
Tell us what the exiting 240-volt circuit was (or is) used for. And tell us about the breaker.
#4
06-20-03, 01:20 PM
Member
Sounds like you're in good shape then. Just use 12/2 to extend the circuit to the new location. Make sure the old box is permanently accessible.
