rawlins87 Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 I need to install a 220v circuit off of my breaker. Looking to pay to have someone do this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonik Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 You are a wise person. I played with 220 once. Jesus did that hurt, every muscle in my body sore for a week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 I have a buddy that can help you out. shoot me a text and I will give you his number and tell him you will be calling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted November 13, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Still interested in the classes for your guys bowdog? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted November 13, 2013 Report Share Posted November 13, 2013 Easy. Run 2 110 legs, a common and a ground. There's a formula for what gauge wire for what amp breaker. Pretty sure if you run the hot legs off two 30 amp breakers with 10 gauge wire you're good. Panel wiring is easy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Ya I'm not sure why u can't do it yourself unless you want some fancy conduit, odd turns, and cut thrus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted November 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 The line from the breaker only needs to be 3' or so. I've never messed with electric so I don't want to butcher the job. If someone wants to help ill pay or buy food/beer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
magley64 Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 You gotta make sure your 110 legs are from opposing phases or you won't get 220, you'll get zero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 A 220 breaker splits the legs itself. Do you space in your breaker box for a 220 breaker? Normally the size of two normal breakers? Unless you're using two seperate breakers which is dumb. I'd do it for cast iron welding training maybe....is this in a garage or house and is it to a outlet, need conduit, going thru walls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted November 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 It's for the garage. I have 3 extra spaces on the breaker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Are at least two of them on the same side next two eachother. You should be able to find a closer person to do this, although I might be down that way this weekend. Its extremely simple. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rawlins87 Posted November 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 All three are on the right side stacked in a row Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gump Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 You're good to go then. From what you're running , find out what breaker you need, could be 30, 40, 60 amp. My welder is a a 30amp, then the plug style you need, the correct size shielded wire unless in conduit, then single wires are ok, red and black to the breaker white to neutral bar, ground to ground bar in the panel, some neutral and grounds are on the same bar in the panel. Outlet is common sense. Don't touch anything shiny and have the breaker off when doing it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gixxus Christ! Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Don't forget to lick the terminals to make sure they're working. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flounder Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 You're good to go then. From what you're running , find out what breaker you need, could be 30, 40, 60 amp. My welder is a a 30amp, then the plug style you need, the correct size shielded wire unless in conduit, then single wires are ok, red and black to the breaker white to neutral bar, ground to ground bar in the panel, some neutral and grounds are on the same bar in the panel. Outlet is common sense. Don't touch anything shiny and have the breaker off when doing it. Yup.. Done deal right here. Its not hard. It can be intimidating for the uninitiated though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowdog Posted November 14, 2013 Report Share Posted November 14, 2013 Still interested in the classes for your guys bowdog?Very, just need to slow down a little in order to free some guys to take the class. It has been balls to the wall for last couple months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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