Outside Outlet From a 220 Volt Circuit
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How to add a 120 volt Outlet to an Existing 220 volt Circuit © By: Dave Rongey |
How to add a 120 volt Outlet to an Existing 220 volt Circuit
[ad#block]Electrical Question: I have 220 power hardwired to an outside pool filter. I want to know if I can take advantage of the existing power line and add an outside outlet to plug in the pool cleaning robot or a radio, etc. The pool filter and new outlet should be able to be turned on during the same time. I do not want to dig a new trench and run a new line so what are my options ?
This electrical question came from: Dan, a Homeowner from Flanders, New Jersey
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Dave’s Reply:
Thanks for your electrical question Dan.
Installing a New 120 volt Outlet Circuit
Outside Receptacle Outlet Electrical Circuit
- The outside electrical receptacle outlet that is being described in this question will require a dedicated neutral wire which is not a part of the existing 220 volt circuit which supplies power to your pool filter equipment.
- A new circuit will need to be installed so in order to have the proper GFCI Circuit protection for an outside outlet.
- Trying to convert the existing 220 volt pool filter circuit has the potential of sending voltage to ground which can be extremely dangerous in a pool location.
Adding a 120 volt Outlet to an Existing 220 volt Circuit
- If the 220 volt circuit is a 4-wire system, where there is a dedicated neutral wire and a ground wire then the circuit may be tapped using approved wiring methods, including branch circuit protection.
- This is not advised if the 220 volt circuit is dedicated for a specific device or equipment.
- For some applications a 220 volt tom 120 volt power transformer of voltage converter may be used, however make sure these types of devices will work for the specific device that will be connected.
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