To convert a 220v 3 prong outlet to a 110v 3 prong outlet?

Answer 1

You should step down your voltage source, to do so, a 230V-110V dry type transformer is needed.

There's another way of doing it, .. But it is very unsafe.... you just simply connect 1 conductor to the Ground.. but it is not applicable if your line to ground voltage is already 230V...

Answer 2

If this is a residential situation , there is no 220 one phase,. Typically one phase is 120v so with two phase you get 240v. Another thing is that a majority of commercial buildings are three phase , and most all houses are called single phase even though there are two phases at your panel . hope i helped . D

Answer 3

Answer for USA, Canada and countries running a 60 Hz supply service.

Do this electrical work only if you feel confident that you can do it safely. If not then this is the procedure that an electrician would use and you would be able to follow what he is doing. Again an electrician should be your first choice.

If you consider doing this the first thing is SHUT THE MAIN BREAKER OFF. Use an auxiliary light source to see when working in a dead panel. Always keep in mind an ARC FLASH ACROSS HOT MAINS HAS ENOUGH HEAT TO PEAL THE SKIN OFF OF YOU.

Before an explanation of how to do this you should keep in mind that this is for a single receptacle only. If any other receptacles are on the same circuit they will also be changed to 120 volts.

The existing two pole breaker in the distribution panel that is to be replaced should not have a larger rating than a 15 or 20 amps. The wire size from that breaker will be #14 or #12 respectively. The final results of this project will leave you with a 15 amp 120 volt receptacle and one spare 15 amp breaker in the distribution panel.

That said, OK, any 240 volt outlet can be changed to 120 volt by removing the white wire from the 2 pole breaker and inserting it into the neutral bus bar. Remove the other wire (probably black) from the breaker. Remove the 2 pole breaker from the breaker panel. Install two single pole 15 amp breakers into the hole left by the 2 pole breaker. Leave both of these breakers turned off.

Connect the black wire that came off of the 2 pole breaker on to one of the new single pole 15 amp breakers. Re install the cover to the electrical panel, this end is finished. At the old 240 volt receptacle, remove the existing device and install a new 120 volt receptacle.

From this newly established 120 volt receptacle parallel any new receptacles that need to be added to the circuit.

Materials can be purchased at local building supply store. Remember to take the electrical panel data with you so you have the information for the 2 new breakers. Once you have the new 120 volt receptacle installed, identify on the electrical panel door what the breaker is used for. Leave the unused breaker in the off position. Turn the new 15 amp breaker on. Turn the main breaker back on. Test the new receptacle with a lamp to make sure every thing is OK.

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.

Answer 4

To convert a 220v 3 prong outlet to a 110v 3 prong outlet, you will need to rewire the outlet and install a transformer to step down the voltage. This requires electrical expertise to ensure it is done safely and in compliance with local building codes. It's recommended to consult a licensed electrician for this type of conversion.

Answer 5

Never plug a 120 VAC device into a 220 VAC outlet.