Rewiring 2 ll5 outlet to l 230 outlet?
#3
06-21-03, 01:27 PM
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There is a one word answer: "DON'T".
Tell us more about what you are trying to accomplish, and what you have to work with, and we can help you select the best course of action.
Tell us more about what you are trying to accomplish, and what you have to work with, and we can help you select the best course of action.
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06-21-03, 02:07 PM
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From Jake:
It might be possible to make it work (probably not), but except in some very unusal conditions, it won't work safely. It is very, very unlikely that you could just rewire the two 120-volt outlets to make a 240-volt outlet in your garage.
So it will take someone with electrical skills to install a new 240-volt circuit and outlet in your garage. The circuit will need to be designed to match the electrical requirements of your particular air conditioner.
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I have just purchased a room air conditioner for my garage that requires a 230 outlet. Can I convert the two ll5 outlets which I have available in the garage to one 230 outlet. Is that possible? Will I require an electrician to do this or can I just rewire the two outlets, if so, how do I do it?
So it will take someone with electrical skills to install a new 240-volt circuit and outlet in your garage. The circuit will need to be designed to match the electrical requirements of your particular air conditioner.
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06-21-03, 03:24 PM
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Look at the chart on the web site below and tell us which you are going from and then to.
http://www.bryantelectric.thomasregi...3/sb_chart.htm
What is the application, amperage, existing wire size, breaker size, etc.
http://www.bryantelectric.thomasregi...3/sb_chart.htm
What is the application, amperage, existing wire size, breaker size, etc.
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06-23-03, 12:25 PM
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Not enough information, but you can try it and see if it works. Generally homes have 240V between two hot conductors. If your compressor is single phase, then your ok.
#8
06-23-03, 08:46 PM
220, 230, 240 is all the same. Just as 110, 115, 120 is the same. It is not that unlikely that your two 115 plugs could be made into 230. As long as they are on opposite phases. The problem being the circuit is only going to be good for 15 to 20 amps likely. If your AC requires more you need to run new wire. It would be WAY Easier to run new wire, with new breaker and you would need a different receptacle no matter what.
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06-24-03, 06:16 AM
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I agree with John If your gonna do it run new wire and dont forget if you decide to use tho old configuration then you need to have a breaker with a handle tie.You CANNOT use single-pole breakers for 220 with out a handle tie!!
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06-24-03, 08:22 AM
Reiring 2 ll5 outlets to l 230
Dear Handyron, Sparkadelic and Sparky-LU 697
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH. YOU HAVE CONVINCED ME THAT i SHOULD RUN A NEW WIRE, AND HIRE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
I JUST WISH YOU GUYS WERE IN THE AREA SO i COULD GET SOMEONE AS KNOWLEDGEABLE AS YOU GUYS TO DO THE JOB.
HOWEVER, THERE ARE A FEW IN THE MESQUITE PHONE BOOK THAT I WILL TRY. BEING NEW IN THE AREA I HAVE A HARD TIME KNOWING WHO KNOWS THEIR BUSINESS, AND IN A SMALL TOWN LIKE THIS, WE HAVE ALL KINDS OF FLY BY NIGHT BUSINESSES.
THANKY AGAIN, YOU GUYS HAVE BEEN GREAT
JAKE
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH. YOU HAVE CONVINCED ME THAT i SHOULD RUN A NEW WIRE, AND HIRE A QUALIFIED ELECTRICIAN.
I JUST WISH YOU GUYS WERE IN THE AREA SO i COULD GET SOMEONE AS KNOWLEDGEABLE AS YOU GUYS TO DO THE JOB.
HOWEVER, THERE ARE A FEW IN THE MESQUITE PHONE BOOK THAT I WILL TRY. BEING NEW IN THE AREA I HAVE A HARD TIME KNOWING WHO KNOWS THEIR BUSINESS, AND IN A SMALL TOWN LIKE THIS, WE HAVE ALL KINDS OF FLY BY NIGHT BUSINESSES.
THANKY AGAIN, YOU GUYS HAVE BEEN GREAT
JAKE
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If you are new to the area ask the local Chamber of commerce for a referral. Always ask for a reference and make sure that the contractor is licensed and bonded in the town or city you live in.
Get an estimate in writing and hold them to the estimate.
Good luck and I hope this info helps.
Get an estimate in writing and hold them to the estimate.
Good luck and I hope this info helps.
