How To Install a 220 Volt Outlet

The biggest misconception is the 220-volt outlet. Is it 220 or 240 volts?. Well, nowadays it's 240 volts. Just as easy to install. Follow along with my step by step video and you'll be a pro in no time at all.
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I’m going to wire one of these for a mini split. Do I need to have my Wiring in metal conduit?

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[@corybeaver7562]

Hey, brother. Thanks for the video. Very easy to follow and nice use of closeups to provide detailed demonstrations. Planning on installing a 240v outlet within the next week.

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Now that’s what I was searching for. A simple explanation of how to install a 220 outlet. (Even though it’s 240😂) Great teaching vid 🤛🏼

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[@ZiggZagg11]

Thank you for the great explanation... I was thinking that the two hot wires didn't matter which side they were on... But, I was having a hard time verifying it... New welder hookup... 😁

[@Askmediy]

It doesn’t matter. L1 L2 both the same, both are hots

[@leerman22]

If you really wanted to you can make a 120V outlet wired with 240V. Yes switching power supplies like my computer's PSU has dual voltage and is slightly more efficient on 240V but don't plug anything else in it! (or just don't do that) Maybe if you have a crypto miner you'd run them 240 volts with the appropriate plug.

[@malindabright4701]

I greatly appreciate your video 😊! I got an outlet setup in my kitchen for a 230v AC unit. Thank you for keeping it simple with enough info to get it done. -Mike

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[@jq3430]

Great video that helped me a lot. I am wiring a window unit that requires 220 volts and was unsure what breaker I needed in order to successfully complete the task. Watching this video helped me understand. Thank you

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Just bought my own house and needed a 240 20amp outlet for my sauna. This video is the best instruction how to wire up what I needed.

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BEST VIDEO ON 220 20AMP, perfect combination of professional info explained for a DIYer, if you can't grasp this video hire an electrician. Not being mean but better safe than sorry,

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Great idea clamping the Romex to the connector first before attaching the connector the service panel. I've always put the Romex connector on the panel first and always was nervous when coming in from the top about the nut dropping. With the wire already going through, the nut will stay around the leads. I just subscribed due to your great way of explaining things.

[@Askmediy]

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[@SlwRpr]

Hey thanks i am seeing this more clearly now. I need this exact outlet addition for a possible future small welder. I am retired machinist, which electrical hook ups were not my repertoire. But this example you did is good. Thanks.

[@BrianF.1969]

I am fixing to install in my garage a 50 amp 220 3 prong plug with 6/2 nm-b wire using a metal box the same as you just did. This video is the only one I've seen after many searches showing this particular install and how the metal box is grounded.

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Thank you for the vid now I can see it better. So the panel will say which 240 circuit I need? That’s the only thing I don’t get it doesn’t say if I need a type d or square d... any way had me laughing at “lose all your hair” 😆

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Just picked up a new air compressor with this exact type of connector. Gonna knock this job out. Good vid.

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Thank you for the video ,it help me a lot to understand how a 240v works and how to install...of course i will contract a professional but your video helps

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best video ever, now i feel comfortable on running an outlet for my 240v compressor. tank you for sharing friend. God Bless you.!

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[@garethblake3941]

Hi, many thanks for your prompt reply, you would imagine that the manufacturers could provide a plastic insert that would only allow the appropriate voltage device to be plug into that reciprocal. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

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[@MRSketch09]

Great video, as someone who does DIY more from a necessity than because its fun, (Sometimes it is) this video helped tremendously. "The biggest misconception is the 220-volt outlet. Is it 220 or 240 volts?. Well, nowadays it's 240 volts. " Your right, that this is definitely something that confused me. I was wanting to install a plug for a welder/breaker.. and I was wondering how I'd go about it, now I know! My only question is, why do plugs have the "keyed" shapes, if.. how you hook up the "hots", don't matter? Like what's the purpose of that then? Thanks for your time!

[@Askmediy]

The two hots that come in the panel are the same hot, but they are 180 degrees apart. Each one is 120 volts.

[@MRSketch09]

@@Askmediy I appreciate the reply, but that's not exactly what I was asking. I was more talking about the plug ends shapes: joneakes.com/jons-fixit-database/343-Why-are-electrical-plug-prongs-different-sizes

[@Askmediy]

Those shapes (slots) are so the hot and neutral can only go one way. In other words, can't be flipped.

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[@Gh0sTlyD3th]

Good info. I'm installing a Mini-split, and its rated 208-230v/60Hz/1Ph. I'm assuming this is the wiring setup I need for that. I've done 110v wiring including installing new wire and breakers, but as a DIY guy, I've never done something like this and am just looking for some helpful info. This seems to be the right thing I'm looking for!

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[@kevinullrich1619]

Thank you for the great tutorial. A couple questions: another video said to have the ground on top and the two hots on the bottom. They said it protects it if the cord gets hit or if water drips on it. I don’t quite understand that. You mentioned code and identifying the two hot wires…are there other NEC codes (for a simple install like your demonstration) that we should know about? I.e. fireproof grommet through the panel knockout or using a plastic vs a metal box for your switch. If you have the space on your panel can you install any size amp? Ex. 240v 50 amp double pole single throw switch without worrying about if there is enough power coming into the panel (dumb question but I, for one, don’t actually know how much juice I have coming into my house). Thank you very much for any clarification you can bring as I am about to install a 240v outlet next to my panel for my air compressor.

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Hey, thank you for this beneficial video. I just didn’t get the ground cable thing I just need a little bit of explanation regarding what kind of cable should I use if there’s a name. Would it have two or three wires in it? I need to run a 240 v cable from my broker which is outside of the house to the kitchen for my new electrical stove. Do I need to have a cable that has three wires to run it all from the breaker to the outlet?

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[@SaratogaJerry]

Good video, gives a nice overview of what's going on with 220/240V. You mentioned "turning off power to the panel." How did you do this? I have a main breaker on my panel that turns off all the circuits but I think the panel itself is still live (and dangerous). Do you have a separate switch for the utility service to the residential panel? Thanks again for keeping us DIYers informed!

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Thank you. Yes I do have a main disconnect outside that we used. And yes, even though if you turn the main breaker at the panel off, the upper section is still very much alive and very dangerous

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Could you explain how to design circuits in the home? Like how many outlets on a given circuit and how you know when you have to many or have room to add more?

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Great Video. I want to install two nema 6-20R outlets in the garage for a printer that uses both power chords for printing and curing the ink (3A &16A). Which breaker and wire can I use? Can both outlets be wired to one breaker?

[@Askmediy]

Thank you. No one outlet, one breaker.

[@cbecerra3264]

Great video. If i may i like to ask a question, i have a 220 V outlet that is setup ezactly like you dedcribed of the video. However what i really need is a 110 V can i converted from 220 to 110 easily.

[@Askmediy]

You can, just use one of the hots and cap off the other.

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[@futbol1972]

Good video. I have a 3 car garage/ man cave fully insulated, ceilings too and even the garage doors. Garage is about 660 sq ft with 8ft celing hight. The lowest tempature during Christmas will be 37 degrees farenhight. My questions is if I install a 5000-7000w electric heater, I have to installed a 240v outlet too right or it can be just hardwired?? Eventually I will buy a minisplit system and be getting rid of the electric heater. Will I be able to use the 240v outlet previously installed for electric heater when I install mini split in future?? Also we will be getting an electric car down the road so I will need a 240v outlet to charge car so what will be the correct pathway for my projects, install a 240v right now for electric heater so I have heater in man cave before Christmas or maybe just use propane heater just for that day🙄 until I figure out what minisplit system to buy?? Sorry for all the questions

[@adammarkous8322]

Great video...I'm planning to run wire to the kitchen for a new Lg dual range stove burners are gas, inside is electric rated for 40amp..my old stove was 120...What kind of breaker doni need, double pole 40amp? And what size wire?...Thanks again.

[@Askmediy]

Yes a new breaker will be needed. #8 wire for 40 amps

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Great video. I would have liked to see closer how you hooked the ground wire in the receptacle box.

[@Askmediy]

Thank you. The ground just hooks up to the ground of the receptacle.

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[@AdamOutlaw87]

Great video u make it easy. I am doing this for a air compressor now i need to find the plug i need so i can plug the compressor in when im done. Is there a good brand plug i can get ?

[@Askmediy]

Just don't buy one at the dollar store. Home Depot has good ones, for the 220 20 amp Leviton is a good one

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[@kcookish]

i have a 220v AC / HEAT unit, and i have the same receptical as you just used. i just wasn't sure of what breaker to use. i think you have answered my question... correct me if i am wrong.... Thank You

[@Askmediy]

Sounds about right to me

[@Viralnode]

Nicely explained yet we need to find you some electrically insulated screw drivers! I have one question. Can I install a 240vac outlet in series with a wall heater or will this cause the breaker to trip? Or should all outlets and appliances have their own path to the breaker panel?

[@Askmediy]

Thank you. Yeah I would run a separate line for each outlet.

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[@DaSmoov54]

Great video! Do you have to balance the breaker amps on the left and right side of the panel?

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It’s not a big time must do, but it’s a good idea.

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The balance doesn't change because you're drawing the same amount from each side.

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Now I can do it by my self! Tks ~

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