How to Get 220v From 110v

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How to Get 220v From 110v How to easily get 240V for your welder with just two 120V outlets. I DO NOT RECOMMEND TRYING THIS UNLESS YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH YOUR SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT! This video is a DEMONSTRATION OF WHAT WORKS FOR MY EQUIPMENT ONLY! I do not recommend you build the exact device like I did in this video. I would recommend you hire a professional for your electrical needs. The wire size should be capable of carrying the amps your breakers are rated at and the breakers should be tied together so they will both trip together. The device I built in this video, regardless of the actual components is only good for a 15 amp device. My particular welder (on the settings I use) draws 15 amps or less and that is why I am able to use the device I built in this video without burning up the leads. I have measured the amp draw of my welder so I know exactly what amps it uses at my settings. Just be aware if you are not sure or just don't know what your device draws, it's possible you may have dangerous results trying to duplicate my version of this device. You could be seriously hurt or killed if you are not sure what you are doing. Enjoy the video but be safe!
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[@V8SKULLS]

Honestly I'm a Electrician for 30+ yrs now, and if you have the knowledge to do that, you should REALLY run a separate 240v from your panel, brother I've seen so many mistakes, problems, and fires/ shocking wires/shorts. Please dont do this, a welder, air compressor, anything 220v/240v need it own dedicated circuit/ outlet, not shared in anyway. Please fix it right and be safe , God bless. Daren from south Florida

[@arkansasmountainman]

The reason to run a dedicated 240v is if one side shorts both breakers will trip shutting down both legs. With this setup you could trip one breaker and cause the voltage to drop to 120v and fry any 240v item you are using, at the least it won't work correctly. Seems like he knows just enough to get in trouble... This might work in a pinch but not a safe way to do it!

[@tedthornton7791]

Agree. By the time/material/compromised safety is figured in , you could buy the romex, box, breaker and outlet . Especially a welder is going heat up those stranded wires and rubber coating.

[@SuperCyril2]

Agree 100%. This will work, but its not worth the risk. Do it to code. Be safe

[@DefyBuildThrive]

V8SKULLS amen! This is a horrible idea. The breakers also will not work right.

[@shreddder999]

Exactly. He's deinventing the wheel.

[@Zappy1210]

As an electrician I do not condone the use of a gadget like this. It would be best to either set a sub panel and branch out your 120vac and 220vac circuits or just run a separate 220vac circuit for the welder. Glad it works for you, but I've seen to many fires started by gadgets like this to justify its use.

[@csbeaver]

Agreed

[@xoukilong]

Serious question.. How does a fire start? The device is pulling too much currant than what the wires can handle? And why doesn't it trip the breaker?

[@michaelkeely2621]

But what would I know I have made a welder out of microwave ovens and am currently working on one using several 36vdc 245watt solar panels as the power source so take it for what it is.

[@mikedcc100]

That's an ugly hack. Why run 2 120 V circuits when you can just run one 240 V circuit?

[@Kwitzats]

"I've seen" "too many" translates to someone told me about this guy one time.

[@artcaudill9012]

The problem with combining 2 separate 120 volts outlets to create a single 240 volt outlets is that it violates the safety feature of using a 2 pole breaker in that if one breaker trips, the other one stays hot meaning that there is still a safety hazard present in your device. Whereas, with a 2 pole breaker, if one side trips it automatically drives the other side to the off position thereby eliminating all potential electrical safety ⚠️ hazards.

[@starmc26]

If one trips, the other almost SURELY will trip as well.

[@azopene]

I don't understand how this can be any better than installing a 240 volt outlet in the first place. There is a safety concern too with the two breakers involved.

[@DieselRamcharger]

its not installed, its a temporary device. it doesnt actually violate code. code doesnt cover temporary appliances. only permanent ones.

[@samsnow7370]

@@DieselRamcharger Agree... it's only used temporarily for one thing or another; maybe an industrial floor sander that requires 240v

[@garysampson5258]

@@starmc26 Do you know how many people have died from "almost surely" situations?

[@tadman3d]

Got a 240v welder running in my carport now thanks. This works excellent

[@insylem]

If you installed two 120VAC outlets on seperate phases, why not just install one 220 VAC outlet ?

[@builtyankeegirl]

Why not just put one 50 amp breaker in the Box instead of jerry-rigging two that only goes to 20 amps Max? I installed a heavy duty cord from my basement out to my garage and a 50 amp breaker so I could use my welder, it works great and it's a safe way of doing it and it wasn't terribly expensive, I could do the work myself.

[@cityhomestead40]

@@airgliderz no offense but I've always learned best by mistakes despite all my schooling courses and certs I just learn best by fn up lol

[@cityhomestead40]

@@airgliderz I really don't see why this doesn't work or isn't safe ? I'll have to watch the link to his other video for why its bad... greetings from fixitchris123go from paducah ky

[@Nateone626]

Was just thinking that

[@shawnlyon9802]

EXACTLY!!!

[@nsxproperties560]

The outlets have to be on different bus bars, not just different circuits.

[@rydfree]

1:53 into the video he pointed out the two receptacles were on separate lines and he demonstrated that putting the meter on the two lines would give 240V

[@theMekanik]

Thanks 😊

[@alexcoellor]

Exactly!!

[@Matt18880]

@@rydfree Just separate lines is not enough. One line must be from a breaker on the left side of panel and one plug must be supplied from breaker on the right side of the panel. Only get 240V if this is the case.

[@Jamie-Russell-CME]

thats what i was realizing and it was not mentioned specifically. Although his individual testing would have signaled the problem.

[@jrphillips1098]

I have a factory made UL listed chord that does this very thing you plug into 2 separate 110v and it comes together on the chord to give 220v we use it on a hardwood floor sander when there’s no 220v avbl on jobs . Lots of people say they never seen anything like this but we’ve ran for years and hav had no issues

[@paullopes8070]

Where did you get it?

[@billloomis7611]

Where did you get this? What is it called?

[@tomnovak7731]

And what is the amperage the sander is pulling? Probably nothing near what the welder will pull.

[@jmdavison62]

I'd love to see a UL listing for a cheater plug.

[@v2iper]

Amazon step up/down voltage Regulatory

[@laszlosokolai2858]

I have many versions of these running a DJ service since my amplifiers draw up to 20 amps at 240 volts. Good idea in a pinch for temporary situations. I also use a combi 2 15 amp parallel combiner to 30 amp 120 volt twist lock for some of my older amplifiers - but be careful, you can backfeed with the parallel splitter. Be aware and familiar with site wiring or test site wiring to prevent someone from plugging in 2 1500 watt coffee makers to one of the backfed circuits. I've made automatic protected versions so if one of the cords disconnects either of the disconnected cord male ends aren't live if something is turned on.

[@robertscotttuckerify]

Great for temporary setups…

[@lsmith2129]

No it isnt

[@drewreed4639]

Good info, didn't realize the bus bars were setup this way, thought the left was one phase and the right was the other. This makes much more sense.

[@dodgeramsport01]

​@@drewreed4639there is no such thing as phases in a breaker panel, residential home wiring is split single phase at the pole

[@tomtransport]

For my own home I would just run another 220 line from my panel. Plenty of room in there yet. In fact, there is a 220 line for an electric dryer in the laundry room that has never been used, we have always had natural gas dryer that plugs into 110 for the drum and ignition. But I like the idea. Thanks for the informative video.

[@johnnyViDeO]

Thanks. I would put an additional disclaimer right at the front of the video saying that you are doing this at your own risk, for those who don't bother to read the description pinned below the video.

[@bgarrison67]

Main concern is you're relying on two separate breakers for one device. One breaker trips you still have power on the other circuit feeding that outlet. Easier and safer to run another circuit to a double pole breaker assuming there's space in the panel for a double pole breaker. Your welder should have a rating lable on it.

[@willysnowman]

Easier, safer, and cheaper. +If the house burns down with the current setup, good luck on collecting the insurance.

[@rickhuis3773]

If one breaker pops the load will pop the second very quickly

[@mikecoughlin4128]

In my case it is not easier. My box is a floor down and on the other side of the house. I think that’s the type of thing this helps with. I do agree it is still questionable though from a safety aspect.

[@mrobvious433]

If one breaker pops, the circuit in the heavy outlet is gone. No completed circuit means no power.

[@brianb-p6586]

@@rickhuis3773 no it will not. One breaker tripping breaks the circuit so no more current will flow (assuming a 240 V load) and the other breaker will not trip, but the other breaker staying on keeps one line live... which is a safety hazard.

[@jackiemiiers9845]

Hey thank you, getting older and hips wider, doing more and more with out any males around, getting good solid instructions is right in time, because i had a fire and now wired my stove, and since dont have 220 yet, want to use it with 110, and that just today knew i needed what you shared. Blessings, great solid video.

[@stevelecain886]

I've been an electrician for 43 yrs, I don't recommend this at all, especially if there are other devices sharing either one of these circuits.you could expose other 120v devices to 240v.and even if your lucky enough to get away with it you should have doubled up your wire size by combining the whit and black wires together on the plugs it would handle more amps and that wire you were using didnt look like # 12 wire to me.I'm not trying to pee on your parade but this is dangerous.In the interest of what I just said I just did this on my test bench and its very possible to feed 240 back to other devices on either of those circuits, If I was a youtuber i would show this experiment to prove my point.

[@stevebabiak6997]

The reason this is unsafe has to do with circuit breakers. A 220V or 240V breaker will disconnect power to both of the hot legs in tandem, but the rig in this video is such that only one leg might have its breaker trip while the other leg might not trip.

[@tjl9585]

Wire size is based on amps not volts. As long as the device only draws 20 amps, the 12 gauge wire size is not a problem. An electrician should know this.

[@storm37000]

no wires in this setup will normally carry more than 120v, only at the very end when they are combined in the device does it see 240v. Also i wonder if he should have put some sort of 240v circuit breaker into his device to make it safer, likely even GFI since its sort of outside.

[@JohnDoe-kp3sw]

Yea I thought this was questionable.

[@codycall6513]

Yep yep. Well said. Common sense goes a long way

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

You should watch this video first - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aGq4gHmkja6nh7c Here is a video using this device - kzbin.info/www/bejne/iZ3IZmmCq9Wme68 How to Wire a Double Duplex Outlet - DIY (OFFICIAL VIDEO) - kzbin.info/www/bejne/hZaXpqSJjseIZrM How to Get 220v From 110v How to easily get 240V for your welder with just two 120V outlets. I DO NOT RECOMMEND TRYING THIS UNLESS YOU ARE FAMILIAR WITH YOUR SPECIFIC EQUIPMENT! This video is a DEMONSTRATION OF WHAT WORKS FOR MY EQUIPMENT ONLY! I do not recommend you build the exact device like I did in this video. I would recommend you hire a professional for your electrical needs. The wire size should be capable of carrying the amps your breakers are rated at and the breakers should be tied together so they will both trip together. The device I built in this video, regardless of the actual components is only good for a 15 amp device. My particular welder (on the settings I use) draws 15 amps or less and that is why I am able to use the device I built in this video without burning up the leads. I have measured the amp draw of my welder so I know exactly what amps it uses at my settings. Just be aware if you are not sure or just don't know what your device draws, it's possible you may have dangerous results trying to duplicate my version of this device. You could be seriously hurt or killed if you are not sure what you are doing. Enjoy the video but be safe!

[@jmkc1964]

Hi thanks for the helpful video I'm one of your subscriber.im in Alberta Canada I'm planing to build one as I use my tiny arc welder ( Hitbox ) I'm only used it once In a while,I'm just getting some info how was your 220 now is there any issues or problems ? Thank in advance

[@bjjthaiboxing]

I'm glad you added this detail about the breakers being tied together, so they could trip together? That is true! Obviously, no reason for me to point out the breaker issue now...

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Hello jm kc. Since I made this video I have sold that house and moved to a new shop. During the time I used the adaptor at the garage in the video it worked well for me without any issues. I never tripped a breaker and I didn't burn my house down as many have told me in the comments. It just worked and didn't ever give me any negative issues. I would recommend if you plan to build one, that you use a larger gauge wire than I did just for safety sake. If I were to make another one, I think I would use Romex with a minimum of 12 gauge wire (yellow insulation here) just to be safe. I did check the extension cord leads I used on mine after every welding session. I just grabbed them with my hand to see if they were getting hot and they never did. I think the ( Hitbox) is basically the same welder as my Juba ZX7-200 so my guess is you should have similar results. Good luck to you and happy welding my friend.

[@bjjthaiboxing]

@@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10 12 gage wire is a good safe bet. 14 g isn't really enough? 10 g is difficult to work with! I don't want to get into how difficult, if it's also direct burial!

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

itsdatruff - I really don't know about utilizing two 120V inverters tied together to create a 240V circuit as I have never done that. I suppose it is possible using the same principles I have on my combiner but I don't know for sure. The biggest problem I see is how to make them both trip at the same time if you have an issue with the AC unit. I don't know what that would do to the inverters or the AC unit. That's a completely different situation compared to a small welder like I used. My little welder only draws power for a short period of time say 1 or 2 minutes then it's basically idle for a longer period of time. This has a much lower demand on the 240V circuit compared to running an AC unit constantly for hours at a time. That will have a much higher demand on the circuit, batteries and inverters. Sorry I can't answer your question but I just haven't tried anything like that so I can't give you any real advice.

[@garrytalley8009]

Nice video for a cheap fix for a very small output 220-230 volt outlet solution. The only thing is that this is limited to very small amperage. It costs a lot to put in a 220-230 volt outlet but it is well worth it in the end for safety and for something that will do much larger amperage jobs. Not many welders are of that low amperage.

[@SilntObsvr]

I've got an adapter at work that I built specifically to *test* 240 V devices with only 120 V outlets. Easy to build, but as noted in another comment, not suitable for something that will run continuously or unattended. Yes, "safer" to run a proper 240 line from a 240 V dual breaker in the box -- but for my (and my shop's) needs, it was the only option. It hasn't been used much -- twice, I think, in more than ten years -- but like I say about various other stuff I've made there: "When you need it, nothing else will work."

[@randelmalavida]

Excellent video!!! Thank you for really doing a great job explaining how to do that. I'm always amazed at how fascinating electrical can be, especially when I can begin to understand it. Again appreciate you and you knowledge. Sincerely, Randy Chavez

[@charlesstevensEnki]

Ingenious idea Bruce.

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Thanks 👍

[@juanruano735]

Awesome, very good explaining

[@JL-cu8rh]

Looks good to me!!! I used exact same setup to run an ice cream machine at outdoor fair. Worked like a charm.

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

👍

[@thepoopsoup]

Ice cream machine is a lot less amps than a welder.

[@phuntarted]

Had to improvise one a long time ago with no real knowledge. And my hunch was right it Ffffin Worked. And believe me when I tell you. There isn't a room in the house I haven't welded something in.

[@DAVIDBrown-zp8sz]

I don't believe you . What kind of house do you live in ? I've lived in my house 42 years and have never needed to weld anything in any room. Of course my garage is detached. I'm guessing you're joking.

[@Greasyfingers60]

Cool idea. I can see this being handy when your buddy needs work done at his place and there’s no 220v outlet. As a homesteading video, I was hoping he was going to show how to get 220V from a couple inverters with this gadget. For a welder in your own garage, just run a proper 220V circuit. This is about as safe as a backfeed cord; it works, as long as you know what you are doing, and the wife or kids don’t try to figure it out while you are away. Scary how things change when you go from living alone to raising a family!

[@coypatton3160]

And potential deadly! In an approved design, you have both breakers locked together so if 1 side trips the other does as well. This easily could result in bodily injury up to and including death. Equipment damage is pretty much a given. Not to mention most near to one another outlets are on the same breaker. So you fail at the beginning. And greater issue few things 220v are rated at 20 amps. So many things wrong with doing this.

[@rayoverstreet9254]

Greasy and Coy, I agree with you guys completely. Many people on here keep focusing on the fact that one pole might trip and the other doesn't. But not many are touching on the fact that he has two outlets next to each other on different phases of his house power. Having separate circuits in one room is normal, so that his heater doesn't trip the breaker when the compressor comes on. But if they're in the same room they should be on the same phase of power in his house!!!! There's a reason we don't put outlets of different phases near each other or in the same room. Sure it works to help him run a welder, but that's unsafe it's not a dedicated line for the welder. The rest of the time when he's not welding, he has two separate outlets that he can plug into, near each other, that combined create 240v @ 40 amp. Many times I have had tools that get an internal short circuit. This is too easy for someone to have a lamp plugged into one and a drill plugged into the other and reach for both at the same time it's a recipe for disaster. He might know that these are on separate phases, but everyone else doesn't, and he has this now in his workshop and out in the carport. JMHO be safe!

[@Good-Enuff-Garage]

I don't see how this helps your buddy out unless he had the forethought to pre wire his garage for two separate runs a foot and a half away from each other, and if he did that than why did he not run a 240 there, ha ha, otherwise you gotta pull power from two outlets all the way across from each other in the garage if and I mean if (highly unlikely) that dime a dozen two car garage has two circuits in it, probably not

[@annamatre4577]

thank you for sharing and for safety precautions!

[@bivbiv5757]

Excellent presentation! Greatly appreciate you sharing your craft! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽🏜

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[@stevelenox1289]

The majority of the comments I read for this video are correct. However, I felt like a little more clarification could be helpful. In the United States a residential electrical service typically consists of two 120 volt hot lines and one neutral line. Going from either one of the hot lines to the neutral gives you 120 volts. If you measure across the two 120 volt lines and don't use the neutral you will find 240 volts. In the breaker box you will find three bus bars behind the circuit breakers. Two of them are 120 volt, and the third one is a neutral sometimes referred to as the ground. The bus bars are arranged so that two adjacent circuit breakers will pick up both sides of the service in the box. This is why a 240-volt breaker is twice as wide as a 120-volt breaker. It has to grab both of the hots in order to work. Those double-wide circuit breakers are also designed so that if something trips it will shut off both of the hots at the same time. The arrangement shown in this video has the potential to damage your welding equipment simply because if one of those circuit breakers should happen to trip you'd still be sending power through the other line. This could cause damage to circuit boards or potentially give you a nasty shock because the power isn't really off. As a professional welder and an electrician I don't recommend this setup. It will work but there are far safer (and cheaper) ways to do this.

[@bc3481]

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[@KM-uw4ez]

Breakers are not there to protect the device in the first place. Breakers are strictly to protect the wiring from causing a fire resulting from a short to ground. If your an electrician then you should know this. From what he already said in the video, he is aware of the device still possibly being hot in the case of one circuit tripping or otherwise not working and is perfectly willing to accept the risk.

[@amberspenny]

Would being plugged in to a gfi outlet add a little bit of safety? I have heard of people using a similar box as what he made but it was only one time

[@centraleaves]

IAM not a electrical expert but I noticed the box should be grounded to the panel .the box is not grounded sitting on your bench

[@ElectricBillAlbright]

The technical thing with your two power legs, L1 and L2 is that one is 180° out of phase of the other. When combined you get 240 volts. It doubles because 180° is half of the full 360° AC cycle. Its how it comes off the AC alternator from the utility company. Three phase power, each leg is 120° out of phase from each other. Three phase has some strange phenomenon to it and can be extremely dangerous for someone not familiar with how it works. Anyway just FYI as to what the difference is in those two legs its the phase or the timing of the two cycles.

[@cocosloco135148]

Hahahaha the little welding machine I was waiting for like a Lincoln Miller comercial ones

[@everettplummer9725]

I remember plugging in a spotlight at a construction site. Unknown to me, the 120v outlet was designated for the 240v saw. A 120v outlet, with 240v unmarked. It went boom, bulb shattered. And remember to test your 2nd plug with your tongue, because you don't know who could come along and pull a plug out.

[@RuhRohRaggie069]

I Love how u think, keep on dreaming up DIY options & sharing, this is useful knowledge thank you

[@jpbsv]

So thanks to this great video, i just built and tested my new plug. Im not an electrician btw. It works just as described. Thank you.

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Nice work!

[@badgerpa9]

If you have a fire your insurance may not cover it as this is not up to code and very dangerous.

[@stevelindsay3643]

I'm surprised there are so many comments that don't seem to understand it's an improvise to get 220 volts without running tens of feet of heavy gauge wire from a panel and meant for light-duty or temporary work by the person who made the junction box. It's easily unplugged and put in a drawer till needed.

[@repetemyname842]

SL: Exactly. People get hung up on running 220 from the box. Thats not what this vid is about, its about using what you have to get you by.

[@strangerland9791]

As some people pointed out, for SOME reason, there was a short or if he loads the circuit with higher than 20amps, there is IMHO VERY good chance that only 1 breaker will trip causing 110v to be supplied to whatever appliance he is using causing POSSIBLE brown out load to the appliance causing it to fail. If it is cheap appliance, then I guess not much harm done but I would not use this setup without another 20amp 220v inline breaker which is set to trip first so that both lines are cut off at same time. Also, he is using very short line which makes "portability" not as good, if so, why not just install dedicated line.

[@jerrykeith9161]

Good job and very informative!!!

[@OutlawMonstersPerson]

I ran 220v 50A with its own breaker and 2 120v 30A lines in conduit here at my cabin. I have all the welder hookup I need and the trailer and mobile home are both on separate phases.

[@charlesperkins941]

Dude, you are not getting "220v From 110v" - You are getting 220v from two 110v circuits 180 degrees out of phase with each other, which btw, is what most every residential service has. 120+120=240. Just run a 220v circuit.

[@kayakexcursions5570]

Exactly, he's using 220 to get 220, what kind of video is this!

[@rieronpaul3723]

yup your right, he is just wasting time. what he is doing is running line to neutral which is 110 then another line to neutral 110... if he just connect line to line he can get a direct 240v...

[@warrenmccarty256]

@@rieronpaul3723 if you run the line to the other line you trip the breaker

[@THEENERGYINHALER]

Yes Charles... but 220VAC IS just 2 x 110 VAC lines from the break box.. this is identical to that just done at the wall instead of the box. The only thing you dont have in this circuit is the double breaker bar.

[@bobbyhempel1513]

He's doing this cuz it's more convenient for him and the way he works; if it's better for you to have a dedicated 220 outlet install the dedicated 220 outlet.

[@vincentdsnt]

Thank you mister Darwin !

[@danswaygarage3393]

Nice unit, a little common sense and good to go thanks man.

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

I'm glad it helped you out Dan! Stay safe out there :)

[@mjshuja1948]

I WATCHED YOU VIDEO VERY CAREFULLY.I WILL GIVE THUMBS UP👍👍👍👍👍

[@nathan4233]

I would add a small sub panel and connect both 120v plugs to the little panel and add a 20 amp 2 pole breaker then come out of the box and put your 240v socket/box now your a little safer

[@CowenJE]

Test the theroy. unplug one side with the device plugged in and check the voltage from the right plug to the ground. It should be 0. if its 123 then you know the device is passing voltage.

[@csbeaver]

Could actually damage the welder. depending on its internals.

[@davidz1681]

I see a lot of electricians not recommending this but I have to admit it's a neat idea.

[@jocbt]

About the concerns over breakers that are not bridged, this can be handled with a 20Amp DPDT contactor with a 240V coil. Wire the output off the Normally Open contacts and put the coil across the 2 phases. If they are both live, it energizes and closes the circuit, if you loose one phase, the contactor releases and deenergizes both phases.

[@twistymail]

lose, not loose

[@jvf6257]

Thx for the informative video, I can see you're a HF tool dude , same here that place save me big bucks

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[@teddbobb4672]

Why don’t you just install a 240v Outlet on a 30 amp double pole breaker? Just seems safer to me.

[@Georooney]

What would be the fun in that? Nobody would watch that.

[@gravelydon7072]

Or put in a proper welder outlet using a 50 Amp double pole breaker and #6 wire and a ground.

[@dangda-ww7de]

@@gravelydon7072 depend on the welder, not every welder require 50amp, some only need 30amp.

[@camerondierking7644]

Actually, this way double protects the circuit. It’s overkill.

[@experienceprecision5406]

That's no fun

[@orlandomccray6878]

Great job!

[@sandeep4817]

thanks alot for the box .i used it on my big compressor awesome.grate video....

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Glad it helped

[@tonyturner487]

This seems both ignorantly redundant but yet equally informative and useful. I’ve know this was possible and I, personally, would just install a 240volt circuit. BUT, say you take your welder to a friends house to help them repair something and they don’t have 240volt power at all..... This will get you out of a pinch quite easily.

[@myrond3588]

I came for the comments and wasn't disappointed.

[@billhandzlik3697]

I think all power outlet should not be on same lines as lights - when outlet trip the light goes out and it hard to find your way to power supply box in dark.

[@jwhammo100]

Never seen so many electricians, in one place 😂

[@davidcraft4909]

I would of never thought of this but .I knew what you did as soon as I seen the thumbnail.

[@mohammadmahmoodi2696]

Thank you so much. well done and very easy to understand.waiting for your future video

[@SpyTom1776]

I agree, just do it right & run a 240 line. Also, not using the white neutral wires removed that extra little safety of having more than 1 ground. I know you have 2 ground wires, but I would have added the neutrals too. Also, an easy way to remember which is hot is Black Gold. The black hot goes to the gold terminal.

[@serdiefgotreb]

Actually, the opposite is true. The safest way is to AVOID connecting the neutral as he did. That way, even if you connect only 1, you have 0 chances of electrocution. Or if the outlet is incorrectly wired. Imagine one of the house outlets was wired incorrectly (hot on neutral and neutral on hot, IT DOES happen more often than you think, especially in zones that use independent wires), if you have both neutral and hot wired to the plugs, you could close the circuit and create a nice sparky holiday...

[@johnnashmy8640]

How much current does that welder draw, hope it's less than 20A.

[@collinheble709]

Good job Darwin...

[@MatHelm]

I did that once by mistake in a three way switch setup.. It worked fine with candescent bulbs, only the fancy big flat type switches I used would pop and flash if you slapped them on/off to quick. lol

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Too funny!

[@user-yf8wb7qs6d]

It’s gonna work but not safe! 50a plug on 20a circuit will overheat the wires( under overload situation, 30a current could flow through #12 wire without tripping 20a breaker) insulation will fail way sooner than normal use and may trip the breakers too! Not safe for the long run!!!Better use a clamp meter check the real current required by the welder.

[@tonys-nz2vj]

He didn’t change the breakers out, the wiring is still protected by 20a breakers no matter what the size of plug he uses

[@ColdWarVet607]

Im was a Nuc Electrician in US Navy Submarines, we know kludges better than anyone. Good Job.....but the drawback is if you trip a breaker, you know have one phase power or 120v to your welder and it will now pull double the current as its gonna draw the same power no matter how many volts you put through it. That's why appliances are dangerous with low voltage brown outs and must be tripped. Anyway the 2 breakers are likely to trip almost instantaneously one after another. Just saying, while a great kludge and since you know how to wire, just wire the 220 up to a correct breaker, then you'll always be back to make another video.

[@FrozenPaint]

How do you figure? This setup doesn't use the center tap (neutral) at all. If either breaker trips what ever is connected to that 220 outlet will be drawing exactly zero amps as it's now an open circuit unless there is a ground fault allowing leakage. This is a legitimate question as I'm not an elechicken nor have I played one on TV.

[@erod4489]

Yep i did this at home to the dryer outlet. Im here to see if i can do this off a 220 outlet and a 110 on generator. Both outlets have their own breakers 30amp and 20amp. The 220 reads out at 46amps when no power is drawn but depending on what amp setting i use on my inverter welder say 120amps itll surge and at 130amps it pops the breaker. I will only be using one appliance at a time when in use. Any feed back would greatly be appreciated

[@barryjohns1965]

Very very educational. Love it.

[@causasui8185]

Even though I'll probably install a dedicated 240 circuit, I learned a lot from your presentation. Thanks so much for sharing this project!

[@fishingandflying8266]

While this concept can in theory work, the male plugs ends you are using are 15amp rated, you also would need 20amp rated conductors #12 , the two separate feeds would need to be fed from opposite bus bars in the main panel, being fed from a double pole breaker. The 220 plug is also a 30A plug where devices requiring this style of plug general use at or above 20amps. Circuits should never be continuously used at their total capacity. As an electrician there are load requirements that need to be followed, great example is a water heater that draws 18amp must have a 30 amp circuit, while it may not cause a fire on a 20 amp it will generate heat in the breaker. Codes states that a load that uses more than 75% of the circuit capacity requiters the next step up breaker with wire to match the ampacity of the circuit. I will say this a quick solution in an emergency situation but if it is going to be used more than once, dont. There are so many over ampacity violations with this adapter, not to mention feed is coming from 2 separate unattached breakers.

[@protectionoflifeandliberty1314]

Yes. Electrician here from Utah. Code is for your protection. Sketchy. The reason the $300 dollar alternative is there because it has over current protection built in with voltage sensors. 20 amp circuit should only utilized to 15-16 amps. Not only as such, but a welder in the code book is a dedicated circuit. It is a violation. I’d feel much better knowing that the a tie handle was in place and both outlets were in the same box to become a single welder circuit. But there again, I’m not aware of a reliable 20 amp 220 v welder. It’s 30 or greater. Even temp power on job sites have 220v 30 amp receptacles. You need to upsize your wire and install the correct breaker. Even if it means to surface mount conduit around from your meter.

[@RADIOACTIVEMASCULINITY]

That is very crafty. A little sketchy for my taste though LOL I would just take the time to run a dedicated 220 line from the breaker box

[@frankpaya690]

It's more the type of thing you would use in a pinch, not as something permanent.

[@georgedurbindurbano5351]

Thanks Bruce! Great video

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Thanks for watching

[@tonyfredo2086]

Thank you so much for sharing this!

[@Vention1MGTOW]

Woa, my wandering mind came upon this idea a few years ago. Good one,.

[@poopthrower8313]

Plugs in contraption “alright nothing exiting yet, thats good news” lol literally me after everything i build.

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

And we get the job done 👍

[@poopthrower8313]

@@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10 yessir

[@mayorb3366]

LOL, Those of us who laugh have had premature excitement before. Having a screwdriver blown out of your hand beats the hell out of caffeine!

[@MBrieger]

@@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10 Hi, maybe you find the time to respond to my question. Being from Germany, I do have some electric stuff that needs 220V. Especially cooking equipment. Is it possible and legal to have a 220V outlet in the Kitchen with a European plug? If not legal, what is an alternative? Build your own cable? I have used a power converter in the past, but that gets annoying.

[@lukepotosky7710]

@@MBrieger Unfortunately, I wouldn't know as I live in the US, instead, contact your local code center and ask them that question. They will be more informed about those types of questions.

[@windstrings]

I made one and mounted a 220 volt meter to it.. Works great! If one circuit drops there's no power at all shown on the meter, plus each 110v input has led indicator lights so it's easy to know which circuit is out. Used plastic electrical box. The only thing big enough to hold it all.

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

That's a good idea!

[@MFEeee]

Exactly what I needed. I have an inverter generator that I want to comible with a second one to make a 240 inverter for my welder

[@ImNotStalkingYou]

Has to be from opposite sides of buss bar, otherwise it will only be 120 volts, will measure zero between hots on same buss, 240 across buss bars. Most people don't have opposite buss circuits just hanging out together

[@thebuyingseller]

ImNotStalkingYou Every breaker position is the opposite buss. That’s why 240v breakers are connected together one above the other.

[@pstoneking3418]

Best thing here would have been for him to replace the 2 single pole breakers with a 2 pole breaker. Problem solved.

[@mikemotorbike4283]

the kitchen! may have a split plug on the counter...

[@alpinewhite]

I respectfully disagree that you will have 120v if both circuits are NOT on opposite sides of the buss bar. The voltage would be zero across both live wires if they happen to be on the same buss bar. This would be the same as putting both leads of your voltmeter on the same live wire. Voltage drop is zero.

[@davidmayo3185]

put both circuits on a double pole breaker in main box, safer

[@brandont4545]

Yep, alot safer

[@rydfree]

Then it would not be portable which is why he said he made the thing .

[@MaturePatriot]

@Jason Bowman What he is saying is to replace the circuit breakers with one double pole breaker. It would still feed both circuits, but would trip both breakers if you had a short. Just make sure to mark this in your box, just in case you sell the house, or replace the original breakers before you sell.

[@asscracbelfrage]

I don’t get it... If you put a breaker on and unplug one of the cables without removing the plug for the device or switch the breaker to off, it’s still as dangerous. What you should do is to install a breaker (or two, one for each source) that reacts to power, a breaker you need to push every time you start, in order to get power, a breaker that disconnects in the same moment you unplug the cable.

[@LetricShave]

@Jason Bowman Great thought, Jason. Perhaps he is out of spaces in his panel. If not, he should run a dedicated 240V line direct from the panel, and not mess around. Meanwhile, the 2 120V circuits he is using should be on a 2 pole, 20 amp breaker at the very least. This guarantees that he will actually get 240V from the 2 panel busses, and adds another level of safety protection. I also think the cord should have been #12, the receptacles should be 20 amp as well. And I do believe that there is a likelihood that if the welder is plugged in and in the ON position, and one of his 120V plugs is unplugged while the other plug is plugged in to a live circuit, the unplugged one may have a voltage sitting on the hot terminal. It would be a good idea to test this theory if you’re going to use this configuration.

[@davekauffman8727]

I did the same thing, but in reverse order, in hooking up my generator to power the house I was wiring. Each of the outlets on the 120V receptacle is s a separate circuit , just like the 120V leads into the house, so I got 2 cords and wired then into the 240V circuit. You know what you're doing, you're safe. Just go buy the double pole breaker and put it in the box, just make sure you get the brand name of the box and breaker matched up.

[@ecrusch]

Thanks a bunch. That was very helpful.

[@lloydjohnston5382]

enjoyed your video just what I was looking for the problem I have is will this do harm to your on/off switch I have a plasma cuter it has 120/v and you are supposed to be able to use the same switch to use 240 v for heavier material the wiring may not be heavy enough

[@Rocketman88002]

Government buildings often had two separate 120 VAC lines (circuits) to a 4 by 4 box in the wall with two side by side duplex outlets. We combined the grounds, neutrals and hots. There should not be much potential difference between each hot lead if they come from the same main and all wire connections are well made and the correct size. We used jacketed 10/3 for the new extension cord to test motors and other equipment needing 220 VAC. Nice video and tutorial! You can save money doing it this way and it is safe if done properly.

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Thank you! Finally someone who knows 👍

[@richarde735]

that’s because it’s close enough for gu’ment work.

[@fourfortyroadrunner6701]

No this is not "safe". If either 120V male comes out of either outlet, that plug "hot" prong will be "hot" 120V to ground.

[@michaelcodish8275]

Great job easy to follow

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Thanks again Michael

[@Ducla09]

Thanks for the tips

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

No problem!

[@pstoneking3418]

Yes if Welder is plugged in and just one of the 110 plug is in. The one plug that is not plugged in will become hot because it can back feed through the transformer windings. But possibly won't back feed unless the welder switch is on. I don't see any problem if both 110 plugs are in prior to plugging in the welder.

[@wormer66]

what transformer windings ?? both of my welders are inverter based.... there is no ancient transformer in them.... get with the times and stop using antiques

[@leonardholt5311]

P Stoneking yea, what transformer windings? Does a welder have a transformer inside?

[@gateway8833]

Why not just run 240 line from the main circuit box?

[@seanjamaica5308]

what if its a 120 or 110 voltage come in the panel

[@dido1803]

He meant if you don't have existing 240V line, you can improvise to his method.

[@ZERO-fi8ip]

It's about creativity and think differently.

[@briensickler8109]

@@seanjamaica5308 220 is just 2 110 circuits. In the box, a 220 breaker is basically just a 2 pole breaker each supplying 110.

[@dido1803]

@@briensickler8109 I like your explanation.

[@jimcollins7340]

Any problems that may be caused by tripping one breaker could be cleared by installing a 2 pole breaker, if you have panel space just use an unused space or remove the 2 single pole and use that space, one fault opens opens both sides.

[@makingmistakeswithgreg]

My issue with this cord is most welders need a 30amp 220 circuit with #8 or #10 wire depending on run length. Using this cord produces 220 volt but the wire is undersized (as are the breakers) to get full power out of any welder much above a rated 160 amps. In a pinch it could work for a low power device but forget about doing this to get max output on most welders.

[@Imwright720]

We do this all the time in the carpet cleaning business. Portables with heat need 220. It even has a light to detect if your on the same circuit.

[@jamesdeffenbaugh5166]

For the cost of the materials you bought you could've run a dedicated 50amp line for the welder. 20a circuit, 15a wire, 15a plugs; living on the wild side! I've caught a few those on fire and I wasn't using my welder!

[@jessjulian9458]

Are you drunk. Have you checked the price of wire lately. Not possible.

[@MaturePatriot]

@@jessjulian9458 My thoughts exactly. Am currently wiring my son's house, and you talk about "sticker shock!" Haven't checked prices since the Pandemic started .... it may be time to buy some supplies!

[@user-qq1ps8ty8c]

Great work around stick and move technique. I know safety bla bla bla. For something that's not a permanent use. Outstanding demo. And application. I enjoyed the video and simple application. Drive on.

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Thanks 👍

[@mervmarcynuk5228]

Great tip on two separate 20 amp 120 volts circuits to achieve 240 volt 20 amps outlet.

[@wpowerwagon]

Why not just wire a 220 connection and be done ✅

[@ja60123]

The panel has 120/240 This just let's you tap both legs without a homerun back to the panel on it's own two leg breaker. Cheapest way to access the 240v that's already in the building

[@ryancl03]

Running another line is redundant unless you need more than 15/20 amps. In the long run, it would be best to run a separate line to keep up with code.. however as long as the wiring is done properly, there shouldn't be any issue.

[@kentonromero2791]

His Panel may be full.

[@erniebolado3648]

I think he wants to save money and combine the 2 outlets which he already have for the added welder.

[@Jason-lq5ug]

kenton romero Then install A sub panel

[@danjohnson9549]

I have this same setup. When I go to peoples homes I can choose separate 110's and do quick repairs. I also Have a weld cord with 3 different dryer plugs......

[@abqgolfer]

By "separate lines" you have to be sure you mean "separate phases". Separate lines (or circuits) on the same phase still only give you 120V. I'm sure you know this but wanted to respond in case you did not.

[@rydfree]

I'm sure he knows or he wouldn't be doing to many repairs now would he ?

[@ZXLMaster]

Regardless of whether one circuit (phase) carries additional load - you should have both of the supply circuits on the same double-pole breaker. This looks like danger waiting to happen. I am not a pro but have cleaned up wiring done by a master electrician and I know how to work breaker boxes with the covers removed.

[@Cuongnguyen-jc7nf]

Thank you that your work the good way for me

[@lisacraneknoll2854]

Thank you for sharing. I like the way you take your time to explain.

[@arecibo1974]

This is very nice to know. I’ll be using this in a totally different way, in a off grid system. Thank you so much for the information! 👍🏼

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Glad it was helpful!

[@collinheble709]

The machinist Mechanic don’t...

[@herberthanlen2051]

Most generators come with a 220v outlet. I sure as hell wouldn’t try using two generators to get 220v from the 120v outlets. Besides grounding issues you have phase issues.

[@bobbyhutcheson5238]

WOW what a concept a pioneer

[@bobbyhutcheson5238]

I think every home breaker box in America does this buy one.Dont reinvent the wheel.

[@DavidSL64]

Nice solution

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Thank you David

[@hisrights4031]

1 - light switch on device to turn on/off power prior to plug in or unplug, this will ensure there is no power in device to transfer anywhere within

[@jessjulian9458]

Wrong, he has 2 110 lines. Only one is light switch. The other is still hot with switch off. Remember, they are wired in separate not together.

[@andrewcrosby9976]

two light switches then

[@garrettforchrist2700]

That's pretty smart. I haven't seen anyone else do that, but why don't you just run EMT in your shop and surface mount a welder recepticle? Plus, you only have a 20amp circuit. Your welder might trip the circuit breaker.

[@plainoldme7322]

Holy dung,u don't know his locations. I have similar setup where my lines go through a carport attic with no access then go underground for a few feet then into a junction box on exterior of shed and then through wall

[@Ryan-hr9hw]

Reidentify the neutral and land it on a double breaker. Done.

[@telegraphmetrostore5007]

Great teachings thanks

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

Thank you too!

[@caseycooper5615]

I like how conscientious you are about ensuring grounds are correctly bonded and not shorting out, etc. However, you need to make sure the two circuits are on a breaker with a common trip handle. I'm guessing it was run with 12/3 cable, which means if it was done correctly, would be on such a breaker since both circuits feed the same receptacle. This is a requirement since someone working on the receptacle could (will) get shocked if only one circuit is off. IOW, that receptacle with two circuits feeding it must be on a common trip breaker. In general, I would suggest simply adding the 240 volt receptacle in a cut in box, being fed from the current receptacle outlet. This eliminates any margin for error and helps declutter your workbench. Ideally, you would run a small subpanel with 10/3 wire on a 30 amp common trip breaker, even replacing the current home run for the two circuits if necessary. This will feed the two existing circuits and give a 20-amp 240 volt dedicated circuit. Some electricians object to running 240 volts on circuits feeding 120 volt devices, on the basis that one leg will be imbalanced with the other. First, the 240 volt load pulls equally from both, by nature, and the neutral will carry any imbalance current As long as the total current draw doesn't exceed 80% of the breaker's rating, there is no chance of tripping it. Even at 100% capacity for three hours or less should be fine.

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

I agree with you Casey

[@tomcat3949]

If you can dream it, u CONDUIT!!!

[@lilbbbbbbb]

😂😂

[@marcs3982]

Hahaha, now that's funny!!

[@blipco5]

Tom cat ..."u CONDUIT". 😂😂😂

[@philwood1009]

That’s just a pipe dream.

[@MaturePatriot]

Electrical Humor....I like it!

[@lenchocodo1893]

very interesting video. It shows that it can be done. Safe maybe not, but the point is it can be done.

[@anthonykennedy6758]

Neat work around

[@kimaskew4874]

Genius idea! 👍🏼people CAN still think for themselves after all.

[@DIYHomesteadProjectsDIYHP10]

So true!

[@ajmckay2]

Question: Let's say there are additional outlets down the line of one or both of these. If you plug in and run a 220v appliance would the result be that the downstream outlets also become 220v? I don't think just anyone should attempt this - you really should know the limits of it and be as safe as possible. That said, sometimes you just can't do it any other way.

[@dannywilsher4165]

That can not happen. These circuits are 180 degrees out of phase so they can't feed off of each other.

[@jameshorrocks2939]

This is not a recommended way of going about this. Fyi your outlets are only rated for 15 amps, they sell outlets rated for 20 amps. 220v outlets are pinned together in the panel for good reason. What you're doing will work, but can cause issues. Just run a dedicated 220v line to your garage.

[@christianalvarado4430]

Great job teaching is this handy ideas!

[@williamlind2843]

That little welder is perfect for overland camping etc.