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Obviously you can attempt to use it for something else, such as an air compressor, but it is NOT SAFE to do it!
You could drive around on the wrong side of the road but it is NOT SAFE to do it!
You could put your hand into a fire and hold it there but it is NOT SAFE to do it!
In general the reasons for saying it is not safe to use something other than a dryer on a dryer outlet are all about being sure that the circuit you will use for the air compressor has:
- the right size of wires to carry the current and
- the right size of breakers on the main supply panel to protect the air compressor - and the wiring to it - from catching fire if there is ever a malfunction.
Air compressors are quite different to dryers and you have to be sure you wire them up correctly and safely to avoid there being any kind of risk of anyone getting electrocuted.
As you asked this question here, the best advice anyone should give you so you can use your air compressor with no worries is to ask a licensed electrician for his advice. He can also quote you for installation of the correct type of outlet, wiring and breakers on the main supply panel to power your air compressor safely.
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Really, don't do this one yourself. Electricity is far too dangerous to handle if you have not been trained how to do this work. If you put just one wire in the wrong place you risk being killed by electrocution or you could even start a house fire.
How to do this http://jobs.answers.com depends entirely on the Wiring Codes or Regulations for the locality (Town/State) and on the exact location of the appliance you wish to install. If it is anywhere that is subject to water splashes or spray - such as in any room supplied with running water pipes, like a kitchen, bathroom, shower room, etc., or outside in the yard or by a pool-side area - in many places nowadays it is actually illegal to attempt to do this kind of work unless you are already a licensed electrician.
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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 WORK
SAFELY AND COMPETENTLY
REFER THIS WORK TO QUALIFIED PROFESSIONALS.
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How do you wire a light switch and outlet together?
To wire a light switch and outlet together, you will need to connect the hot wire from the outlet to the hot terminal on the switch. Then, connect the neutral wire from the outlet to the neutral terminal on the switch. Finally, connect the ground wires from both the outlet and switch to the ground terminal on the switch. Make sure to turn off the power before starting and follow all safety precautions.
How do you wire a 4way switch?
Connect all white wires together under a wire nut and push them back into the box. Connect all ground wires together and then connect them with a jumper wire to the ground screw on the switch. Connect black power in and power out, if applicable, wires to the bottom screw on the switch. Connect the remaining black wire going to the light to the top screw on the switch.
How do you wire an electrical switch?
To wire an electrical switch, first turn off the power to the circuit. Connect the black wire from the power source to one terminal on the switch, and connect the black wire going to the light fixture to the other terminal. Connect the white wires together and the ground wires together. Secure the switch in the electrical box and turn the power back on to test the switch.
How do you install a 20 amp switch for well pump?
Black/White/Ground power in and the same out. Tie the incoming and outgoing white wires together under a yellow wire nut and push them back in the box. Tie the ground wires together under a green wire nut and connect the pigtail from those ground wires to the ground screw on the switch. Connect the 2 black wires you have left to the 2 screws on the switch. Doesn't matter which black wire you connect to which screw.
How can I connect a wire switch to a light fixture?
To connect a wire switch to a light fixture, first turn off the power to the circuit. Then, connect the black wire from the switch to the black wire from the light fixture using a wire connector. Next, connect the white wires together and the ground wires together. Finally, secure all connections with electrical tape and mount the switch and light fixture as needed.
How do you wire two outside light sensing motion porch lights that are controlled from one switch with each light having a white black ground and optional red wire?
Connect the black wire from the switch to the black wires of both lights. Connect the white wires together. Connect the red wire, if used for the motion sensor, to the black wires on the lights. Connect all ground wires together and to the ground terminal on the switch. Make sure to turn off power before connecting any wires for safety.
How to wire up a switch for a home lighting system?
To wire up a switch for a home lighting system, first turn off the power to the circuit. Connect the black wire from the power source to one terminal of the switch, and connect the black wire from the light fixture to the other terminal. Connect the white wires together and the ground wires together. Secure the switch in place and turn the power back on to test the connection.
What is core switch?
A core switch is one that ties all the communication together. A switch allows computers to connect together. A core switch ties switches together.
How to wire a single pole switch?
To wire a single pole switch, first turn off the power to the circuit. Connect the black wire from the power source to the brass screw on the switch. Connect the black wire going to the light fixture to the other brass screw. Finally, connect the white wires together with a wire nut and connect the ground wire to the green screw on the switch. Turn the power back on and test the switch.
How do you wire around the neutral safety switch?
Disconnectr the wires from the switch and connect them together
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How do you wire a light to a switch at the end of a run and which controls an outlet?
Bring power into the light switch box 12/2 or 14/2 wire depending on the existing wire. Make sure you use the exactly same size wire that is used on that circuit. If you do not know look at the breaker in the main panel that controls power to that circuit. 20 amp will be 12/2 wire and 15 amp will be 14/2 wire. Now run another wire from the switch box out to the outlet. Inside the switch box, strip both white wires back 3/4" and connect them together under a wire nut and push this back into the box. Connect the 2 ground wires together and then connect that to the ground screw on the switch. You now have 2 black wires left. Connect them to the 2 screws on the light switch. Does not matter which black wire you connect to which screw. At the outlet connect the ground wire to the green ground screw, black wire to copper screw, and white wire to silver screw. That outlet will now be controlled by the light switch.
