How To Install a 220 Volt Outlet

[@Tac0312]

He explains and shows you much better, than any professor I have ever had. Seems to know exactly what to show up close and explain at that moment. Well done. Subbed to learn a lot more.

[@Askmediy]

Thank you so so much.

[@rv8981]

Explain it well !! Thanks

[@nateforward9984]

I’m going to wire one of these for a mini split. Do I need to have my Wiring in metal conduit?

[@johncobb2695]

I did a lot of wiring in Viet Nam in 1968, I wish I had you as my instructor back then, very easy to follow and understand. I am in the process of wiring my man cave (12 X 28) shed and using your videos as refreshers which will have 2 240 volt outlets. I want to thank you for being so generous sharing your knowledge and great explanation of the process. This is the MOST deserved sub on KZbin, I would subscribe a 1000 times if I could, you are by far the best instructor on KZbin. Many, Many Thanks

[@Askmediy]

You’re the best. Thank you so much. You made my day.

[@deannathomas2945]

Hey man. I just installed 2 240 volt outlets in my wood shop. Watched lots of vids on the topic, and yours was the best. I’m one of those guys ,that if I can see it done,I can do it. The small details that you show instead of telling about is the key.👍✌️

[@neddiesmith-]

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.

[@Askmediy]

Congrats and thank you very much,

[@jessgirard]

Very nice demo. Thanks!! I did this stuff as a young apprentice around 60 years ago. The skills you display in your video show me that the basic concepts remain unchanged. I need to install a 240v line in my basement so this is quite timely and I'll have to thank my buddy who sent me the link. Thanks again for the refresher, and also for your new tips, like leaving loops of wire in case breakers need to be moved. Great idea.

[@Askmediy]

Awesome, glad I could help out. Thank you, very much

[@dlj1285]

Lots of other KZbinrs could learn a ton from you in terms how best to explain this sorta stuff. You did an excellent job. Very clear and right to the point. Thank you. I looked through many other videos. Yours was the only one that made me comfortable/confident.

[@Askmediy]

Thank you so much. So nice to hear.

[@harryl7946]

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 🤛🏼

[@Askmediy]

Awesome, so glad to hear that

[@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.

[@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

[@Askmediy]

Always my pleasure. Thank you

[@777EthanB]

Finally a video without a bunch of unnecessary chatter. Clear and concise. Thanks a ton! 💪

[@Askmediy]

Thank you very much, always my pleasure

[@randyjohnson4007]

I really appreciate that you show and explain the alternating buss bar. My head always was confused how two connections on the same side magically doubled the voltage..... now I see double breaker is actually grabbing both legs. Thank you

[@Askmediy]

Awesome, it was my pleasure

[@pollardi]

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,

[@Askmediy]

Well said and thank you so very much.

[@joeweatlu5169]

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]

Thanks buddy

[@robes34]

How do you not have more subscribers? Thanks for this, exactly what I was looking for.

[@Askmediy]

Trust me, I don't know either.

[@joseluispena1071]

I'm sorry too much box is law. Or. ..?

[@Askmediy]

Don’t think I understand you, sorry.

[@TAMMpON]

@@Askmediy I believe they were meaning to say is having to many breakers in the panel box a code law.

[@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.

[@DominickAmorosso]

Awesome, Glad I was able to help out.

[@lavondaniels6672]

I've learned more on this 1 video than I have the past. Month watching other youtube videos

[@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.

[@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.

[@G_ROD11]

You sir are an excellent teacher! very clear and mindful to a beginner.Subbed

[@thomaslavin5818]

Best DIY wiring tutorial hands down

[@DominickAmorosso]

Thanks buddy

[@darreldavis8017]

Need your own TV show brother. You're great!!!

[@Askmediy]

I'm just waiting on the invite. Thanks, buddy.

[@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

[@Askmediy]

Yeah awesome deal. Always my pleasure

[@jeremyjackson7353]

Exactly what I needed. Installing outlets in a food trailer for a/c and steam table. Thank you!

[@Askmediy]

Always buddy

[@jrrojas9050]

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

[@Askmediy]

Thanks buddy, Love hearing it.

[@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.

[@amediamate]

Yes. Very well done. One question. What is the reason that you do not need the white or neutral return wire with 240 Volt application? Thank you. - Ron

[@inspirehomeslosangeles6099]

same question. Other 240 Volt outlet requires a Neutral but for This NEMA 6-20 doesn't require a neutral?

[@thenexthobby]

A 240v line consists of two 120v positives, and they are 180-degrees out of phase with each other. Each of these hot wires take turns being the return path to the transformer outside the house as the juice alternates back and forth. With 120v circuits, this circumstance doesn't exist ... you only have one phase with no corresponding return path unless the neutral wire is used. In other words, 240v AC "creates its own" return path by definition of how its two positives act (because, being 180-degrees apart in phase, they are not identical positives even if their voltages are each 120.)

[@thenexthobby]

@@inspirehomeslosangeles6099 Part of it is convention, part of it is requirement ... if the appliance has its own internal transformer it can create a 120v AC source to power an internal clock or other display. This is what electric ranges and electric dryers do, if they use a 3-wire 240v cable. They don't need an external neutral because it exists inside the appliance. If they don't create an internal 120v source, they'll need an external neutral as part of the equation. A 4-wire 240 connection also provides an extra measure of safety if the ground isn't healthy.

[@brucejeppesen1237]

Great video but am confused as to where the yellow wire nut came from on the time from 7:29 to 7:31... You then talk about the ground wire so did you go from the metal box to the panel??? I cannot see a ground wire from the metal box to the panel itself.

[@Askmediy]

Yes the yellow wire nut is from the bounding from the metal box to the wire. But remember if you use a plastic box, it would be bounded

[@micmike]

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?

[@robertmunich3990]

this video really helped me out I looked at others first and did not learn like i did from this one Thanks a million !

[@Askmediy]

I do my best, thank you very much. It does mean a lot to me.

[@jerrybenson]

Great video. I need to run an outlet for my welder but it's about 5 feet from main breaker panel. Do I have to run the wires inside metal or a plastic box or can I just run the romex along the wall? TIA

[@DominickAmorosso]

Thank you. It would really depend on if you want to or not. Depends on the area really. Tell me about the room, basement concrete wall, or is it Sheetrock?

[@DJLIBERATORE7]

Very well done, thank you. Your demonstration and explanation is the best I've seen. Thank you again!

[@77crossed]

Excellent video, thank you for making it straight forward and simple!

[@Askmediy]

Thank you thank you so much.

[@CasperEspresso]

He is psychic. I really do not know about panels. I will continue to watch, and see if I can learn and remember what he says.

[@Askmediy]

Easy easy, you got this.

[@a802jz]

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

[@Askmediy]

Good deal and thank you

[@josemurillo547]

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

[@russellharrison1670]

Great Video my question is it ok to run your wire from panel to outlet without conduit

[@Askmediy]

Thank you. Sure you can.

[@sheepfeeder]

Thanks for clear video. Would you ever install the outlet such the ground is on top?

[@Askmediy]

Sure thing. The whole idea of doing it that way is if something metal was to touch the top, it would first hit the safety ground first.

[@DorothyHarrison-g6j]

Do you wire this to inside breaker box or breaker box on the pole or can it be either one??

[@mountainbiketim]

Nice video and well explained. Especially about the outlet itself and how there is not a neutral and how both hots are connected. I didn't realize you can run an outlet with 2 hots and no neutral. It looks like you are using 12/2 wire? When would 10/2 be required? I thought you needed 10/2 for 240V 20A? Can you use the smaller gauge wire for shorter runs? I'm running a 50 foot line to my garage for a 240V for an EV charger. I picked up 10/2 for the job. The charger pulls 16 amps.

[@christopherg465]

Thank you Sir, I appreciate your video..I have to install a 240V 15amp for an window a/c . I'm using 14 Gauge wire. My question is this , my run is 50' is that still a proper gauge wire to use? Thank you.

[@Askmediy]

Use #12

[@cgregmcculley8781]

The warning on my tanning bed says voltage must be below 230 VAC or I may need a buck booster. I've got the same set up you just demonstrated, but don't have a meter to check it yet. I assume it will also be ~245. Any advise? After a quick search, those things appear to be pricey.

[@Askmediy]

Just get a cheap meter and you’ll know for sure .

[@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.

[@leoantonio]

I liked you immediately, dude. Good video, and no music. 👍🏼

[@spaustinsr1]

Nice job explaining everything it took!

[@wanderingsoul2909]

Nice video. Do you have one on how to feed the wire up from the garage to the 2 story house attic and down to a room far away from the breaker ?

[@Askmediy]

Thank you. No I do not.

[@sheepfeeder]

I have NEMA 14-50 outlet, is there a plugin adaptor 6-50 that eliminates the neutral wire ? I don't have an EV yet. I may purchase a 220V car lift that could use the outlet.

[@ptv1250]

The bar inside the panel that the bare ground wire connects to. Is that bar connected to anything ? It has no current correct? It’s just a free standing bar that all the grounds connect to?

[@DominickAmorosso]

That is a ground bar and is connected to the grounding/bounding

[@ptv1250]

⁠@@DominickAmorossoSo if I touch one of the poles on the double pole 20 amp breaker and the grounding bar there should be no current correct showing on meter correct?

[@barbaratraina9968]

Dominic, does it matter if you put the ground and the neutral wire on the same side or do they need to separated?

[@DominickAmorosso]

Using the correct 220 volt outlet the ground and one of the hots will be on the side of the outlet, however it’s two hots, not a neutral

[@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

[@WiekingderViking]

“Polarity, it doesn’t matter.” That was valuable.

[@Askmediy]

Yeah I’m this case there is no polarity. Just two hots. In simple terms

[@k.c.9900]

Great video! Right to the point. Is it within code (or an okay idea) to go from the circuit breaker to a junction box in an attic and then split the circuit to be at two receptacles on either side of my garage? I want to run two tools on either side of the garage not at the same time, but don't want to take up the space in the panel with a dedicated circuit. Also, say I did want to run the two tools at the same time - they are 6-20P plugs 12 amps - could I install a 30 amp breaker connected to two 20 amp receptacles?

[@surferdude642]

No, the breaker must be no higher than 20 amp.

[@bebel25a]

Perfect. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I watched it and then did it...done.

[@Askmediy]

Awesome deal. Always my pleasure

[@f14tomcataocretired95]

One question. Does it require to be installed in a metal box or can I put this 240 plug in the standard blue nail-in-box. Thanks

[@Askmediy]

Either or. If you use metal just make sure you ground it

[@f14tomcataocretired95]

Got it. By the way. What Items are used to plug into that type of outlet. Thanks

[@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.

[@adamjohnson1502]

You’re a good teach,brother. I subscribed for ya just after 1 video… that’s sayin somethin haha… thanks man

[@v.cotoiu3568]

why a return(neutral) is not required for this 240V wiring? good video very instructional and fun to watch every minute of it.thx

[@Askmediy]

this setup does not use a neutral wire. The neutral wire is a return path back to the transformer, in other words, a balanced load

[@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

[@markbagley5702]

Where did all the wires connected to the ground wire nut come from and how many are there?

[@dginta7932]

Thank you. Is the size / appearance different between a 120v 20 amp receptacle and a 240v 20 amp receptacle?

[@Askmediy]

Same wire, 12 gauge 20 amp. Just wired differently.

[@jordangilley8234]

I want to run one for my Lincoln ac/dc stick welder 230v 50amp. So would I use a 50amp breaker and a 6 ga wire for this? Thanks

[@Askmediy]

Yes you got that right

[@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

[@miguelalvarez947]

Dominick, i need to place a 240 receptacle in a outlet box that used to have a 240 but now only wires live their. My dilema is that my receptacle has 2 hot and a ground connection but the box has a red a black a white and a ground wire. Red and black are hot what do i do with the white?

[@Askmediy]

Use a tester and which wires are hot and voltage. What kind of breaker?

[@deadsaylordesigns8871]

Great video. I know nothing about home electrical and I 💯 can install this now

[@Askmediy]

Thank you so much.

[@ryanmaharaj4365]

What if I'm installing a sub panel 30 ft away from the Main Panel, Do I need to drive down a SEPARATE grounding rod for the sub panel

[@Askmediy]

Only if it's in a building not attached to the building with the main panel

[@carlodonnell146]

I know some about panels but I watch anyway, to confirm or debunk my knowledge; just because I'm watching it doesn't mean that I don't know anything at all about them. Both breakers don't operate on the same bar!! I understand that

[@JCsMuffin]

We are having someone install a 230v outlet for our Artic King 18000 btu air conditioner, but we need to purchase the supplies by Sunday. I'm thinking I need the 230 outlet which looks exactly like yours, about 20 feet or so of wiring (can I assume 10/4?) and then also a breaker set unless our box has one not being used.. (can I assume I need a double 30 amp?) The ac we are wiring for is the Arctic King 18000 btu wwk18cw02n

[@JCsMuffin]

The assumptions I made were what I had seen when I googled info about the air conditioner being installed, but I would love confirmation about those

[@Askmediy]

Wire size and breaker size all depends on the amperage. How many amps is your ac rated for? In this video I’m using /2 wire. No neural

[@JCsMuffin]

The side of the ac says 7.3/7.8, but the plug/cords says 15A

[@Askmediy]

So you would use 12/2 wire and a 20 amp two pole breaker. Just like in this video

[@JCsMuffin]

@@Askmediy thank you so much, that makes it cheaper too - I appreciate it!

[@ElJeffe_]

It DOESNT matta!!! Great video. Thanks for posting.

[@lavondaniels6672]

Can you do a video on how you install a sub panel in a garage? With both 240 v and 120 V.

[@ericnapier2136]

What gauge wire should I use for a 240 outlet that is going to be run almost 100foot? Also it will be on a 50amp breaker. Thanks so much hope to hear back from you.

[@Askmediy]

www.askmediy.com/electrical-wire-size-calculator/

[@Michael-jp9jw]

Awesome tutorial! I just subscribed, looking forward to gaining more practical knowledge from you. Thanks for posting!

[@Askmediy]

Always my pleasure, thank you so much

[@vignettes97]

Our electrician uses 8 gauge aluminum wire for the 240 outlets. Is there a NEMA 6-20 receptacle that is rated for aluminum

[@DaSmoov54]

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

[@Askmediy]

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

[@surferdude642]

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

[@brianbvachek3219]

When you pigtail the ground from the outlet, does it run to the panel only, or is it grounded at the outlet box? Been bit by 120 before, but i dont wanna get bit by 240 😂

[@neilwhite9833]

So I get they use the ground instead of neutral but is that code? Seeing how the ground bar and neutral bar are connected to each other. Some boxes only have one bar for both.

[@thenexthobby]

Yes it's "code," but code is only following physics here ... each 120 leg is 180-degrees out phase with the other, and that is why you'll hear electricians describe a 240 circuit as providing its own neutral (meaning, its own return path). If it did not, the power would never appear across the 2 lines regardless of code. Any ONE 120v line lacks a corresponding phase offset, which is why it needs a return path back to the transformer (i.e. the neutral wire.) The reason why touching just one positive 120 line jolts you is because you become the return path in that instance. Ground being one half of a 120v source is like neutral being one half of a 120v source ... irrelevant (and safe) unless a positive line is also part of the mix. Ground alone or neutral alone won't hurt you unless something somewhere is miswired and has not yet tripped a breaker or blown up the transformer outside to stop current flow.

[@lockonkiramega9734]

Good video really enjoyed it. If I could say one thing I would of like to seen the part where you turned the panel off I was confused for a spit second thought you were going on it hot

[@cannaextracts4343]

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.

[@walterdavis3554]

so im building a large shed in my backyard and i wanted to set up a kind of gaming room in there, would i need to install a 240 volt outlet and then run it to the shed in the back yard and then put some kind of adapter from 240 volt to a 15 amp outlet and just connect the lights and PCs to the outlet or would i have to do something else?

[@Askmediy]

Seems like 240 volt is way overkill.

[@walterdavis3554]

@@Askmediy so i should just stick to a regular 15 amp and just run 1 or 2 of those to the shed?

[@Askmediy]

@@walterdavis3554 that will depend on how many amps you need. This isn’t something that I can just give you an easy answer to like that.

[@walterdavis3554]

@@Askmediy ok, thank you

[@GrantMcdonald1964]

I have a stacker washer and dryer and both are 240 volts. The washer plugs into the back of the dryer. I am putting in a different dryer and it does not have a 240-volt plugin for the washer. How can I wire the washer to 240 volts when the dryer plug is the only source. There is a 120-volt outlet available, but I don't know if any other outlet runs on that circuit so I can't convert the 120-volt outlet to 240-volt.

[@Askmediy]

Assuming you’re in the United States the dryer if electric will need it’s own 240 and the washer will need 120. Yeah sure it would be nice if the washer was on its own circuit but not always necessary. Your best guess is to at least try it. Otherwise you’ll want to run a new circuit. Yeah I know easier said than done

[@SOLLAIUSA]

G’Morning Sir!! Pls let me know if you can help answering a quick question… Went to Home Depot to get a 15Amp / 240V 2 Poles breaker.. Got home to start the install BUT I realized the connectors back on the breaker does not match with the pins on the bus bar. Here is the question… Are the back connectors of the breakers different from one brand to another? Cause now everything is done here but the freaking breaker that does not snap in to the 2 bus bar fases!..😬 Thank You in advance!

[@Askmediy]

First you need a 20 amp breaker and the type must match what you have now. Bring a breaker in the store

[@SOLLAIUSA]

@@Askmediy Thank You so very much for your fast reply! I work fixing Dental Equipments. I have just one dental equipment (sterilizer/autoclave) that the manufacture says Circuit Breaker 10Amp and this new outlet will be dedicated to test this equipment only. Because the Manufacture says 10Amp Breaker I thought it must be it. I got 15Amp cause I haven’t found 10Amp. The equipment has it’s own breaker…so…I understand I can get a 20Amp breaker and if something is wrong with the equipment the breaker of the equipment trips first. Ok!! I’ll get one breaker out of the panel and make another trip to Home Depot! Have a good sunday Sir!

[@Askmediy]

@@SOLLAIUSA are you sure it’s 240 volt?

[@billwing7907]

Thank you for the lesson. Q1: How come the other white wires in the main box do not have red tape on them? Q2: As with DC wiring, how come you don’t have a red + and a black -negative wire? Thanks again 🙏‼️‼️

[@thenexthobby]

You tape the wire to visually indicate it's a positive, when being used in that way. Those others are neutrals. I don't think anyone sells cables consisting of two blacks or two reds + plus ground.

[@TejanoStyle-mj2lz]

It took me an hour and a half to find her video to properly fix my receptacle outlet

[@sirgergorymmmc2231]

I have a stupid question. I am putting a 220v outlet on a outdoor street light in my parking lot. There are 3 underground wires going to the light. 2 hots and a ground. The outlet i need to install is a 4 terminal outlet. Now obviously I know where the two hots go. And I'm guessing the ground goes to the outlet ground. Now what do I do with the neutral terminal? Do I just leave that empty?or should i move the gouund to the netural terminal and put the ground to the metal box? Please help

[@Askmediy]

@@sirgergorymmmc2231 well, first you need to know what does that light need. 220 with or without a neutral.

[@sirgergorymmmc2231]

@Askmediy the light is existing and works fine. I'm adding a 220v outlet at bottom of pole to charge my ev. Running another wire underground thru conduit is just not gonna happen. Do I need the neutral ? Or can I get away with just the ground?

[@carlodonnell146]

so how do you get 220v without a ground/neutral; I am under the impression that the current always needs a path back to the panel by way of the neutral?

[@surferdude642]

One wire is positive while the other is negative, so one is providing power while the other is returning it and they alternate at 60 Hz in North America. The load is always balanced, so no neutral wire is used.

[@LIGuy1974]

This was terrific. Thank you!

[@Askmediy]

My pleasure,

[@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

[@sustainlight1]

thanks for your video. can i use the same process to connect a window ac unit with gadgets?

[@Askmediy]

If it’s a 220 volt ac, this is the way

[@sustainlight1]

@@Askmediy thanks a bunch!!!

[@aedgvv6095]

great video, my solar grid tie inverter is 2000watt ac output, once i install the 240 plug you did , which AC breaker should i use ?

[@Askmediy]

I would have to say the house one. But to tell you the truth I don't know enough about solar to give you the correct answer.

[@aedgvv6095]

@@Askmediy i guessi gnore the solar part jus t an AC out let in an excloused extensions to to house .. i guess a GFI too. .

[@Askmediy]

@@aedgvv6095 No, no need for a GFI. besides this 240 volts.

[@aedgvv6095]

@@Askmediy so in north america hot tubs have no GFI?

[@Askmediy]

@@aedgvv6095 Oh GOD yes, So sorry, I was answering like ten questions at the same time. Depends on what you're connecting if you need a GFCI breaker or not.

[@mn2deep]

I wired an outlet just like this years ago for a compressor....now, I have a new compressor and only need 120v. If my understanding is correct I really only need to remove the marking tape from my white wire, attach the white to the neutral bus bar, and then wire in a 120v outlet...correct? I think I might drop in two 120v breakers and run a 3 wire with ground, and then change out my box so I can have 2 outlets, each with their own protection.

[@fred8932]

I need the exact setup for my craftsman compressor, however in my panel all the neutral and ground wires go to the same and only bar in my panel. Is this okay to do? would I have to do a separate earth ground on my compressor motor?

[@Askmediy]

No you're fine of what you have.

[@fred8932]

@@Askmediy thank you so much

[@mikeholtorf3456]

I have a plug like this that was used for a through the wall ac unit. It has a blue, and black wire and the green is as you show. Can I replace this plug with a 3 prong dryer plug? Each leg shows around 125v

[@Askmediy]

No, this video is for a 20 amp. A dryer will need 30 amps. The wire for a dryer is much bigger. Blue wire? Hmmm that's a little strange.

[@relic422]

Fantastic video! You have a great teaching style.

[@Askmediy]

Tha o you so much. Always nice to hear

[@kemarrance8755]

Best video on installing a 240V outlet, thank you, question I'm putting a outlet outside under my carport to run a welder, what kind of box do I need?

[@Askmediy]

You'll need a whats called a bubble cover. But really there are a few ways you can do this. Just ask at the store and you'll see.

[@kemarrance8755]

@@Askmediy thanks, I saw few different types at Lowe's today, some was metal and some plastic.

[@Askmediy]

@@kemarrance8755 Either one really. I like plastic for what you're doing

[@kemarrance8755]

@@Askmediy Ok, I like the plastic more too, thanks for the advice, I'm going to get the plastic one.

[@calebwares9852]

I just got a air compressor that is 240v 15 a. What breaker and outlet should I use? 20a for both? Just like in this video?

[@Askmediy]

Yes just like the video

[@pmp2559]

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” 😆

[@user1fidel-lg5ns]

What kind of wire should I use for a 230v outlet?

[@bobbydbuilder2873]

Have a nema 10 20 with no ground screw. How do I wire it ?

[@robertjames3181]

Question: CAN the ground go to neutral on an older home that doesn't have the ground bar?

[@Askmediy]

More less yes

[@robertjames3181]

@@Askmediy Thank you for the response.

[@jamesgraves6567]

so if i turn the main off which my box is a 200 amp service box and off with the breaker i should be fine??? funny thing my box is mounted on the wall that directly behind the wall ill be wiring the outlet for an air compressor you made this real easy ive just dont know about the ground at the box... ill probably find more grounds when i take the cover off.. thanks

[@Askmediy]

Yes, even though the main is off there still is power in the panel. Just not on the breaker bars.

[@carlodonnell146]

what's confusing about double-pole breakers is the difference between the ones that have one switch and the ones that have two switches and when to use them?

[@surferdude642]

If it has one switch, the breaker would trip if either circuit is shorted or overloaded. If it has 2 switches they are tied together, so the results are the same. In theory, they could be used interchangeably, but use the one that's the same brand as the panel.

[@TheBrummybear]

Fascinating video on electrical instillation in America, Here in the UK its very different as you probably know. My question is here in the UK we have to use tork screwdrivers for every connection do you have this there?

[@Askmediy]

No not at all. That's very interesting .

[@sammax4245]

@@Askmediy You have to in the state of Massachusetts .

[@Askmediy]

@@sammax4245 nope, upstate NY

[@ricaard]

Did you wrap the recepticol in black tape like the other video?

[@Askmediy]

Yes, always a good thing to do.