Articles about 220 Volt Wiring
Controlling a Pump and Monitoring Energy Consumption
How can I control one water pump from two different locations with two energy meters so that if the first switch is on the first energy meter will read the consumption…
Connecting a Single Phase Motor to a Contactor
How do I connect a single phase contactor to power an electric motor?
Kitchen Cooker Tripping Electric Switch
Having 2 rings on i turned on a 3rd, a flash appeared from what looked like inside the cooker.
I switched everything off including the wall socket, proceeded to reset the trip switch….
Electrical Question from Martin about 240 Volt Wall Heater Wiring
Will 12-2 wire and a 20 amp breaker handle a 4000 watt 240 volt wall heater?
How to Discharge a Motor Capacitor
I have to remove the capacitor from my condensing unit for my central air. What is the best (easiest) way to discharge the capacitor before I remove it?
Electrical Circuit Considerations For Water Heaters
I am replacing an electric water heater. The original is 240 volts. Can I install a 120 volts…
220 Volt Electrical Circuit for an Air Compressor
I read that 20 amp 240v outlets do not have a natural wire both are hot. Is this true and do I need a double pole 20 Amp 240v breaker for the 10-2 wire?
Locating the Hot Tub GFCI Disconnect Box
Where can I put the GFI box for a hot tub in a…
220 Volt Hot Tub Circuit Wiring
Homeowner wants me to install a 220V hot tub. She said the run is about 220 feet..
Installing GFCI Protection for a Hot Tub
WHEN INSTALLING WIRING FOR AN OUTSIDE HOT TUB AM I REQUIRED BY CODE TO INSTALL A GFCI IN BOTH THE INDOOR PANEL TO PROTECT THE WIRING AND IN THE DISCONNECT…
Does My Sauna Require A Dedicated Electrical Circuit?
The sauna will require a dedicated 240 volt 40 amp GFCI Protected Circuit installed according to…
The Hot Tub Wiring Is Too Short Can I Install A Splice?
Yes – the wiring may be spliced in an approved junction box with a cover using appropriate wire connectors and bonding the ground to the junction box. The wiring from the junction box to the new location must be…
Why Does My Dryer Trip the 220 Volt Circuit Breaker?
An electric dryer requires a dedicated 30 amp 220 volt circuit. Double check that the circuit breaker is a double or 2-pole circuit breaker and its says ……
Can I get a 120 Volt Outlet From my 230 Volt Well Pump?
Can I get a 120 Volt outlet from my 230 volt well pump and still have the pump operate properly?
Electrical Question about Adding a Pool Circuit
I want to add a heater to my above ground swimming pool. This will require a 220 outlet. Can I add this to an existing 220 such as the water heater circuit?
Electrical Question from Edem about High Electric Bill
Question: 1. Why is it that in some house after using electricity for about a year, then after some time without bring in any other equipment or any home devices, then the bill for the cost of electricity start raising?
Electrical Question about 220 Volt Wiring Diagram
Question: What types of 220 volt circuit breakers are there?
