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Your air conditioner is 240V but the outlet is 120V how can you make the outlet 240V?
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∙ 13y ago
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.
To run your air conditioner you must run a new circuit for 240 volts including the correct size breakers, wiring and receptacle.
You can keep the existing 120 volt branch circuit and receptacle for other appliances.
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As always, if you are in doubt about what to do, the best advice anyone should give you is to call a licensed electrician to advise what work is needed.
Before you do any work yourself,
on electrical circuits, equipment or appliances,
always use a test meter to ensure the circuit is, in fact, de-energized.
IF YOU ARE NOT ALREADY SURE YOU CAN DO THIS JOB
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
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Should the person who installs your air conditioner have HVAC training?
The person who installs your air conditioner should definitely have HVAC training. You always have to make sure that the technicians, and the companies they work for are licensed. This give you some assurance that they are experienced and know what they are doing.
How many volts is there in a single phase?
The number of Volts in a residential service drop in the US is either 120V 2 Wire, 120V-208V Network, or 120-240V 3 Wire. A 120-208V Network service is not single phase, but its 120V portion is.
In hooking up a 240V Air Conditioner you have four wires but only three on outlet What three go on receptacle Red Black White Copper?
For a 240V with ground outlet you will connect black (hot) to one brass screw, red (hot) to the other brass screw, and bare (ground) to the green screw. Cap white (neutral) with a wire nut. It is for 240/120V appliances. If you don't fully understand this buy a book. This is a very basic question. If you don't understand which wire is which you could make a serious mistake causing fire or death.
If you have a 240V outlet for a window AC unit can you connect a switch to shut the outlet off?
Yes, you can install a switch to turn off power to the 240V outlet that your window AC unit is plugged into. This can be done by installing a double-pole switch rated for 240V that interrupts power to both hot wires simultaneously. Be sure to follow proper electrical safety guidelines and consult with a licensed electrician if needed.
Can a 30A 240V outlet be replaced by a 20A 240V one?
You can, but be advised that whatever you plug into the new outlet should not exceed 5000W capacity (20A x 250V = 5000W)or you could risk overheating the new outlet with serious results. To prevent this, you should make sure the circuit breaker is a 20A also.
If you do not have a 240v outlet for a washer and dryer can you work around this or does an electrician have to come and install a new outlet?
If you do not have a 240v outlet for your washer and dryer, you will need an electrician to install a new outlet. It is not recommended to work around this by using an adapter or altering the existing outlet, as it can be unsafe and may not provide the necessary power for your appliances. It's best to have a professional electrician assess the situation and install the appropriate outlet for your washer and dryer.
Single phase 4 pole Gen alt w 240V 60hz output no neutral. you check from each lead to ground and get 50-70V How do you get a neutral for connecting Gen to a standard breaker box having 240V and 120V?
If the generator does not have a neutral wire, one option is to create a artificial neutral by bonding one of the hot wires to ground. This should only be done if the generator is designed for this application and in line with local electrical codes. It is recommended to consult with a qualified electrician to ensure this is done safely and in compliance with regulations.
How can you wire one half of a 20 amp 120 v duplex wall socket to run 240 volts over 2 legs 2 separate 120 v legs?
You can't. I'm not sure exactly what you're trying to do, but the way it is written is not possible. It seems you might want to use half of a duplex receptacle for 120 and half for 240. This would not be code compliant, nor would it make sense. A plug designed for 240v will not even fit into a 120v receptacle. You need a 240 volt receptacle rated for the amperage you will need. Also, an existing 120v receptacle has nothing to do with your 240v receptacle. For a 240 volt receptacle, you'll need to run 2 new 120v lines (in the same cable). The existing 120v circuit cannot be used here, even if you added another 120v circuit, because when a load uses 240v, both 120v circuits supplying the 240v must be controlled by a common disconnect (a 2 pole breaker designed for 240v circuit). My advice would be to show an electrician what you want done. I'm sure they can tell you how to make that happen.
Can you plug a CB radio into a standard wall outlet?
They do make base station CB radios, which run off of 120v AC power.
The cooling fan will not come on when you turn the air conditioner on?
Make sure unit is plugged into working outlet.
What countries use 240V?
Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hertz supply service.The US runs 240V single phase in almost all residential applications.It just so happens that the 240V is center tapped to make 120V/240V split phase, but that is still a single phase application.For more information about the supply services in other countries, please see the answer to the Related Question shown below.
Can you take a 240v 20a garage outlet number 12 with 4 wires and split it into two 120v circuits while still keeping the 240v outlet?
Yes, you can split a 240V outlet with 4 wires into two separate 120V circuits. You will need to install a double-pole breaker at the main panel to split the circuit. Ensure proper wiring and connections are made to maintain the 240V outlet and create two 120V circuits. It's recommended to consult with an electrician to ensure safety and compliance with electrical codes.
Can you use 120V appliances on a 240V outlet?
No, 120V appliances are designed for use with a 120V outlet. Plugging them into a 240V outlet can cause damage to the appliance or pose a safety hazard. It is important to always match the voltage requirements of the appliance with the voltage supply.
Is it possible to use a Dryer that has been bought in USA in India. India has a input power supply of 230v 50Hz. Dryer - MaytagPerforma Model PDET910AYW 3 WIRE 60Hz 120-240V 26A 5750 W?
It is important that you should read see the answer to the Related Question shown below: "Can you plug a US 240v 60Hz appliance into a European 230v 50Hz outlet?".No, sorry. Most US dryers have a 240V heater and a 120V timer and motor. While the heater will work fine, you don't have the 120V supply for the timer and motor. Also the timer will run slow on 50hz if it is not solid state (Most dryers still use motorized timers), as well as the drum turning slow, and the airflow being decreased.If you have a sufficiently large voltage converter you can make a neutral for it, but you have no way to know how much current the neutral pulls without testing or cracking it open.You may want to just sell it and buy an Indian dryer.
