DETAILED DIY: Wiring a 240v outlet step by step from breaker to outlet
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Gentleman, HOW WOULD YOU LIKE YOUR OWN PERSONAL STRIPPER? :) Klein makes the best IMO and here's a link to the same ones seen in this video: www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00080DPNQ/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=trialnerror-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B00080DPNQ&linkId=264f8a16e5a1b6edc79671f51ab0b84f
Yes, Klein strippers are my favorite also. HFT has simular cheap ones that are not bad also.
The new harbor freight Doyle pliers are honestly just as good as Klein. Seriously. Their old pliers are only good for use as a paper weight but the doyles are the real deal. The doyle needle nose pliers are the best needle nose ive ever had. Worth checking out. Never tried the stripper though, always just use my knife
this guy is obviously a father, his dad jokes are on point...
For all the first timers, if you decide to do it live make sure the breaker is in the off position before putting a screwdriver on it. I recommend an insulated screwdriver. Its safer to do it with a dead box tho. specially if its a subpanel and doesn't effect the house when shutting it off. good luck and be safe.
Protect your wires!!! Do not strip the full length with your utility knife as shown in this video, as you may cut into the insulation. The proper technique is to cut the outer layer at the last 2 or 3 inches. Then grasp the wires in one hand and with other hand pull the outer layer back. It will spilt very easily back to where you want it to be removed. Thus you protect the wire insulation and if you nicked the last 2 or 3 inches, it will likely not be used since you pull some extra to make sure you have enough. The added benefit is you are less likely to cut yourself since it is a much shorter cut.
Thank you for showing your steps and all the materials you needed!
If the equipment you are going to be running on this setup requires the 30 amp 240v then the 20 amp two pole breaker may need to be change to the 30 amp two pole breaker. You did a decent job though. The white wire when used as a hot is required to be marked with black tape in the panel and at the outlet location. I like a clean box too😜
What about the wire ? Can you use 8/2? Thanks
8 gauge wire is oversized for a 20 amp and even a 30 amp circuit. But you can use it. It'll just be harder to work with since it's a thicker wire. For a 20 amp circuit you need 12 gauge wire (he used 10 gauge in the video, oversized but acceptable). 30 amp circuits need 10 gauge wire. Of course if the wiring is going to be run over long distances then you define want to use thicker wires.
@ Minute 11:45 its a “HAPPY GILMORE” movie quote 😂
a little fur around the edges is tolerable gives the lube something to attach to for those longer pulls🤣😂😘
@@wizard3z868 now I understand what my wife was talking about.. Electricity
New garage toy sounds like a plasma cutter. (220v & sparks fly). Great video, never tried adding a breaker before, nice to know how.
Great video, the only comment I have is if you using 10/2 etc. for 220V you should put either black or red tape or heat shrink on both ends of the white wire so if someone other than you will know it’s not being used as a neutral. Not a problem to figure out at the breaker, but on the other end it could be. I found that out when we remodeled my house and a jack leg electrician wired a 110V outlet for the microwave, didn’t check voltage and burned up my microwave.
Can a 240v actually be done with 10/2? I was always told NFPAs required 10/3?
Good video! One thing I would do, on the receptacle, is bend the wire around the hook clockwise and secure it. It is less likely to come lose when handling the box.
It is a pressure connector on a twist lock receptacle. You don't bend the wire around the screw.
Well, well, well, Utube to the rescue. I've been wanting 220 in my barn to run my mig welder. I watched this vid a couple times and it seemed easy enough. So, I went and got the materials and ran the power over to where it was. It worked! Thanks...
@@Trialnerror Oh, you are welcome. I don't have a very firm grip on electricity. I just don't understand it. Your video was easy to follow and it worked. It makes a huge difference in the performance of my MIG welder. Again, thank you...
@@harlannorris6035 There are easy booklets that explain most of what needs to be known to do wiring, and the most important thing is keeping in mind a few things such as it only hurts the wallet to use larger wire to make a connection. Motors and welders draw more current initially that make using a larger wire a good idea as it is less likely to be a problem with overheating. I personally do not like romex or NM cable, as mice and chew it, and it is exposed to the wood. I like flex and conduit... personal preference.
@@Paul-gz5dp Right., well, what I did was I ran 10 ga wire 50' to the plug. That is on a 30 amp breaker. An electrician I know said I'm protecting my wire. I have a Millermatic 211. An older one that I used to run on a 115 v 20 amp circuit. It worked ok, but for say anything 1/8" and above, it really wasn't enough. However, it never tripped the breaker even then. I did run romex even though I have all the 115 wiring in conduit. We'll see what happens with that, I suppose.
@@harlannorris6035 That is more than enough for that unit. Only other things that you might want to get is an Argon tank and regulator. Then you can get some really good welds.
@@Paul-gz5dp Ha, well, my main issue now is not the gas. It's my vision. I'm 67 and I just don't see as well as I once did, A cheater or glasses help, but, nothing beats young eyes. I have thought about pure argon. C25 though is not cheap at about 60.00 a bottle. Argon is more.
Thanks for this. I have recently bought my first home and want to run an outlet to power my salamander heater and maybe a welder in the future.
Congrat's on the new house (sorry just seeing this a year later so it's not that new lol).
Subscribed. Thanks for doing DIY videos for the rest of us that are actually interesting to watch.
I would recommend a double duplex box for a 220 outlet, since the wire is thicker the small boxes are a real pain in the ass for compressing everything in there. You can get a cover plate that secures the outlet right in the center of it, using the double box for a single outlet as such.
Don't forget your anti-short bushing on the sub panel! Too late I guess but you can always go back and add it.
@@Trialnerror No problem. I found out that you need a "mud ring". With a mud ring you can either install two receptacles/switches or only one on a two-gang box. The mud rings also have varying depths from flat to 5/8" I believe! Just bought one for a project the other day.
Just a tip....., or two! A pair of gloves would be lovely when working in a live box! Safety glasses are a plus! Long sleeves not a bad choice! Lots of copper flopping around those live terminals! How about cutting power if possible to put safety at a premium? And one last, stress the dangers of that ground wire making contact with a live terminal! The arc flash is devastating! It will most definitely reduce the sexual innuendos or the frequency of encounters! Molten metal doesn't do much for the complexion!
Fuck man if you want to see it done your way then make your own video. Otherwise shit up and watch.
I truly enjoyed your video and listening to you, you're very talented. See I'm about to do my dryer hook up, and it's been awhile, but it's youtube videos like these that keep me on my toes, and assure me to do my project correctly, thanks a trillion, and much success.
Great video but cutting your Romex with a razor blade as deep as you did is a good way to cause issues if you knick the shielding! Safest way is to use the ground wire as a pull string or just score the outer shielding but great video
sure nothing like adding extra stress to a safety measure 🤦♀️
Gave a like just for the fight with the wind chime
Honestly, it's only purpose is to annoy. Horrible invention.
Happy to hear your box is live 👍
he was joking i bet
Thank you for this information. I will be doing a similar job of which I actually started. Again, thank you.
I wanna thank you for the video.... I just ran 240 to my new 60 gallon air compressor...it was simple and took about an hour
My wallet has an extra $1,100 from adding two 240volt outlets and 60amp breaker myself!! Beautiful.. 👍
On #10 wire? Lol
Two 60 amps, mans running a mini house
Nov 2022, it's now more like $1,900 for ONE, or $2,200 for one with a GFI, so I declined their services, and here I am.
Thanks for showing us your box
Thanks for sharing your knowledge very informative, it
inspired me to focus more making electrical video
Dude... If I were to make a video like this... I am 100% sure it would be identical to this one. Thank you Uncle UA-cam. I would have killed the power to the sub panel tho.
I'm looking at putting in a tankless water heater. It says it needs "2 x 60 amp, each with #6 AWG Wire
(2-1 type, 2 hots + ground)." I am trying to figure out if that means I need to run 2 sets (2 black, 2 white, and 2 ground) of 6 gauge wire or just a black, white, and ground and if the 2x60amp is similar to the breaker you installed in this video. Do you have any idea?
WJ Handy Dad what is the total kw? This heater may be too big to install on your electrical system. What is heater total KW, what is the amp rating of your electric service?
I’m planing on adding a NEMA 6-20 should I get a one pole 20amp breaker? Or should I get something higher ?
My boss just gave me the shop's old cabinet Grizzly table saw because we just got 2 brand new SawStop table saws, and after watching this video, I have learned that I am definitely a carpenter and NOT an electrician, so I will be calling one to do the electrical work required. 🤣
After many videos and so many electrical options at Lowe's/Home Depot, I am going to play it safe. I would really rather not burn my house down.
That square d line caught me off guard and had me laughing!!
Hey guys what if the new 30A breaker doesn’t fit in the old box? Do you just get two 30 breaker that are the same type as the old breakers and run the two hots to each? Thanks for any advice
Hi. For the 10/2 wiring running across the top of the garage door (on the frame)...it didn't need to be in conduit of some sort? Just me asking because I need to run a 220 to a garage heater. Thanks in advance.
Question: I have a 35 foot run from the panel to the stove outlet that is 220. I want to add an outlet for a washer/dryer combo unit at around the 25 foot mark. Can I simply add the outlet to the existing run or do I have to do the whole she-bang and add a new line/breaker/outlet, etc. (basically run its own dedicated line) Thanks.
Dedicate each. Never share appliance circuits
Very detailed, and also DIY. Thank you!
Just watched this video. One question I noticed after the time lapse near the end you had changed the location of the white phase wire. Was there a reason for this or just neater routing in the box. Good video thanks.
For any chance do you know what type of wire do you need for a 240 volt plug whit 40 amps
Thankyou sir. Nice refresher for upcoming dryer ckt.
Edit ps, I'm a central office installer, I use nothing but Klein tools.
Nice work!!, do you have a video of you wiring up the sub panel?
You can only put 2 wires under a single set screw on the ground or neutral bar IF it is rated for that by the manufacturer. Otherwise it’s a violation. Mixing 2 gauges under 1 set screw is generally a bad idea as the larger gauge can cause a loose connection on the smaller gauge wire. Splice and tail generally better. You can absolutely do that.
Lmao, I was telling myself I woulda removed the windchimes after the first bump into, but you took longer and was thinking "I wonder if he is ever gonna move the windchimes......probably not.". Then later, you took it off and tossed it lol.
yeah, HMMMM I wonder if that could be used as a psychological test of some sort. Like maybe it would fit into anger management somehow!
Is it OK for all the different ground wire touching each other?
Flat head really should have been outlawed after we went to moon..
The Real Schuyler Martin - so, what I think you meant to say was a slotted screwdriver, flat head denotes the style of the screw head not what drives it.
@@tomsdreamshopworx Flathead Ford motors were the best! lol! Good video!
Phillip also. "Screw" him. Torx guy needs a noble peace prize
Can we all agree that the Robinson is trash?
The Real Schuyler Martin who went to the moon?
Best UA-cam video on how to do electrical & lord have mercy this guy was funny! We need more! Thank you sir!
Just curious why you didn't use a bushing coming thru the top knockout? (maybe you did but I didn't see it) and second could you of done the work without installing the breaker first just for saftey purposes? Thanks for a nice tutorial!!
Love the humor!! Great instruction
Everyone likes a clean box! 😆 Good video. Thank you sir
You got that right!
Best video on how to wire a 240v outlet so far, other videos seem kind of shady
You mention inserting the outlet upside down. What is your reference, the ground needed to be up?
Glad I got the round D
I admire your choice in quality music at 9:15
This made my day the wind-chimes😂
Super job! Washing machines, drying machines, electric cookers have plugs for such sockets?
Does the same color wire have to match the same shape spade?
Thanks for the laughs and knowledge and for sharing
Does it matter where the white and black wires go into the fuse can you just put them
I’m any side of the fuse?
Happy gilmore references, working on live boxes, sexual innuendo and bar stool ladder. You have all the elements! I find you to be very likeable and this was a helpful video. Ty!
When you flipped the plug because it was upside down, does it matter where you have the ground neutral?, Thought the neutral was on the bottom red and black up on top.
2) what are the bare copper wires showing in the breaker box, upper left corner?
The wind chime was more relaxing than the polka music😱😂😂😂
With you on the Klein tools, brother. I was actually 50 years old when I finally discovered them. Been giving away Craftsman and Harbor Freight tools since.
The line soldier in me loves the combo of knowledge and gutter humor. Thanks for the video.
Thank you for putting the ground up on the recpt. Too many people put the ground down.
Can I use 2 120 volts to make a 220 for a dryer as a diy maybe you can let me no if it’s possible. I have a receptacle on the right and on the left can I put a 220 volt in the middles of that room which is small
Question: I’d like to run a separate circuit using 30 amp double pole gfi breaker with 10/3 about 80 ft to run a 220v garage heater that pulls 15 amps max- , but here is my question , can I pig tail off one of the hot wires to add a 120v receptacle to power small amperage items?
If your running a 10-3 w/ grd just install an other small sub- panel then install your outlets
you and AvE would get along amazingly
I’ve been considering adding a breaker onto my property and running an extension out to my shed to install an outdoor outlet. I often need to run power tools. And currently I have been using extension cords, something permanent would be nice.
One thing I’m stuck on is how do I determine the gauge of the wire needed? I’m assuming there is a equation for distance and amperage? I’m just wanting 120V so nothing too heavy duty.
Gabriel Clark wire gage is based off of the current draw from your load. So if you have something that is drawing 15 amps, you need to get wire that is good for 15 amps. Also, when selecting a breaker, according to the 2017 national electricians code, your load should only be 80% of the over current protection. So keep that in mind!! And yes distance also plays a roll.
Distance of wire is a consideration only for DC circuits as far as I know, such as with batteries and solar power. For AC, #14 white Romex is for 15A, #12 yellow Romex is for 20A, #10 orange Romex is for 30A.
Oh hey yeah, I agree with your wife. I like the round "D" breakers better too and it's crazy how much cheaper a stripper is at home depot than at the bar. WOW unbelievable
hows that welder working?
Nice job
Done very well. Thank you.
Can you run two outlets off the one breaker?
Can I use car jumper cable wire in breaker boxes?
The wife and I were making bets as to when the windchimes were going to go flying across the garage....lol. GREAT video bud....this isn't nearly as hard as I was making it. Thanks for taking the time. Although, my stupid question of the day would be..."why wouldn't you attach the wires to the new breaker, then snap the breaker in"?? Just curios.
To answer your question, not sure TBH. Just always done it that way. Thanks for the kind words and for watching!
Two reasons. First, It’s harder to get the install angle on the breaker with the wires already connected (much more difficult with 6 or 4 gauge wires) ;secondly, if you have any kind of short between the two wires (downstream), it’s better to find that out with the breaker already “installed” and with a firm grip. Less surprises, drops, sparks and high-pitched screams that way, lol. Other than that, there’s no other reason, especially with low gauge wires.
Is there such thing as a 240v compatible breaker? Or can I just do this with any kind of breaker?
Great step by step 👍. But just to avoid confusion, this is not two phase power. 120 and 240 are both a single phase, 240 is just twice the voltage. A 120 circuit, one hot leg to neutral, is kind of like a center tap on a transformer in that it gives half the total voltage.
You use black for live and white for neutral there right? Here it's brown for live and blue for neutral. In older houses it might be red for live and black for neutral.
Thanks for clarifying that, it was bugging me to.
Yes in North America we use black or red for live and white for neutral (red is commonly seen in 240 volt circuits). In the video, though, he used white as a live wire and if you use white as a live wire it needs to be marked as such (usually by a piece of black electrical tape). The same applies when using black or red as a neutral.
The only two phase I ever seen was jump rope double dutch.
One leg of 480 wye or delta. One leg of 240??????
Would this work if plugged into 2 separate 12v dc to 120v ac power inverters.
12v solar battery bank to 2 separate 120v power inverter, going into a Panel. 120v on each terminal. Neutral bar tied to ground in panel? Ground tied to copper rod going into earth.
I know the panel could provide 120v to single breakers, but could it handle a double pole breaker at 240? Assuming I had a large enough battery bank and power inverters size to handle the load.
The two 120v power inverter running of same battery bank.
I imagine it would though I've never tried it to be positive. In theory I cannot think of a reason why it wouldn't work though I would separate the neutral buss from the actual ground since the inverters won't have a true ground themselves. Be safe and let me know if you decide to try it!
@@Trialnerror I wasn't planning on doing it.. just wondering if it would work. After talking another user. They pointed out that the inverters would have to be in sync with eachother. Since there is no provision for that you could end up damaging 1 or both the inverters. Oh well I was onto somthing for a min.
Safety first-live circuit-no metal jewelry etc. use your Klein wire stripper to cut your wire insulation instead of your knife for better safe removal. Also using a knife to open the bundle can be an insulated wire fault in the box. Safety - First.
Excellent Video thanks
Great video. I just installed a 6-50 NEMA outlet with a 50amp breaker. When I tested the 6-50 outlet with my voltage tester, my tester is reading 120V. Do you know why? Thanks for your help
Question I’m
Looking to buy a 10hr 80gal 2-stage one and it recommends 60a breaker and it has 40a running and 80a start up. I don’t understand electric all i know is my old compressor has 8/2 cable rated at i believe 45a and i have a 50a double pull breaker. I’m a little confused why they reconnect a 60a breaker but they say it’s 80a start us. Can someone tell me if I’m ok with my 8/2 and 50a breaker or so i need to update my line. Any help appreciated.
BJ Putvain The answer is if it says 60 amp breaker then use 60 amp breaker. A 60 breaker has time delay to allow the 80 ampere inrush current. If you can, you should change the conductors to #6. If not, the NEC says the conductors must be able to carry the running current. #8 meets that, but I wouldn't do it. I would suggest a 60a disconnect switch and #6 cord rather than 60 amp receptacle and plug. Best luck! Kevin
I have a sub panel that was installed prior to me moving in there is only one buss bar that they used for both the ground and the negative wires should I install another buss bar for the ground only
@@Trialnerror I kinda figured as much , thanks for the quick response.
Youd be surprised at how many do that. They're the dudes you see on the beach wearing European Bikini Speedos and have singed unibrows.
@@gatherstudio5219 adding a new ground bar connected to appropriate grounding rod shouldn't be too hard.
@@mattsullivan8466
He wouldn't need a separate grounding rod if it's in a structure attached to the main structure. Just have to make sure the ground and negative bars are separated in the panel.
4 wires should have been run from the main panel to the sub panel, red and black for the hot side, white for neutral, and bare or green for the ground. There is usually a bonding screw that bonds the neutral to the panel. It needs to be removed for a sub-panel. The white neutral between the main and sub panels will always carry a load equal to the difference between red and black poles. For example, if there is a 30 amp load on the black pole and a 10 amp load on red pole, the neutral will be carrying 20 amps. The ground should only carry a load in a fault condition. If neutral and the ground are connected in the sub panel the ground will always be carrying half the neutral load, in this example 10 amps, leading to a potential shock hazard.
Best Intro I have ever seen!!! Great sponsor by the way!!!
Thanks! 😃
Everything at the beginning, well said....
Nothin better than a clean box 👌🏽
"Wife doesn't like the square D, she prefers the round ones" ... I had to back up and replay like did I just hear what I thought I heard? 😂
You did :) Thanks for watching!
You hangin' out with AvE?
@@JasonSipe16 lol I was thinking the same thing.
A major DIYer here, and I like knowing details of my projects, and I'm engineer-minded to boot. About to install a 30 amp breaker for a window AC/heat unit, myself, since my husband limited gray matter, basically has the brain cells of an adolescent.
I've learned my way around basic home wiring projects, thru videos like your's, which is very well made! The sexual inuindos are kinda off-putting, but whatever, your video quality is excellent. With your help I get to seriously compete with one of my three marine sons, who is also an aerospace engineer. In the past year I've learned how to install ceiling fans/light fixtures (where none existed), run wire and install new outlets/switches. The attic is a place from hell, literally.
Thank you so much for this video!!!
Great video!! I have question I'm going to add a 220 outlet in the garage for a welder. 170 Amp-DC, 240 Volt, MIG Welder Do I have to get a 170 amp breaker for this or the 30 like your is sufficient? Thx
For a welder I would suggest a 50. That's what most of the welder plugs are.
Just go with the 170 and post a video of this marvel 😉
Connecting a commercial 80 gal 40 amp water heater requires heavier 4ire #8. So I ran it for all my 240 stuff and my welding setups.
Theophilus Jedediah dangerous decision!
Does building code, such as county or state require the line to be in a conduit? A pipe?
Thanks. First comment I saw on this. Absolutely
"Screwin' ur hand!" 😂 Dying over here! Thanks for the video!
If im going to do a 50 A breaker, what wire would i need for it?
*Edit* It would also be running about 30-50 feet. No more than 50 feet though.
#6 wire. Make sure the device or equipment you're installing is rated for 50 amps.
Subscribed on this, the second video I've seen from you. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and wit.
With your help, i have garaged. Yay 220
Notice you used solid wire any benefits versus stranded wire???
the circuit breaker and the outlet are both regular once? not a gfci/afci?
Nice commentary. Thanks for the video!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Good video. I have a 3 car garage/ man cave fully insulated, ceilings too and even the garage doors. Garage is about 660 sq ft with 8ft celing hight. The lowest tempature during Christmas will be 37 degrees farenhight. My questions is if I install a 5000-7000w electric heater, I have to installed a 240v outlet too right or it can be just hardwired??
Eventually I will buy a minisplit system and be getting rid of the electric heater. Will I be able to use the 240v outlet previously installed for electric heater when I install mini split in future??
Also we will be getting an electric car down the road so I will need a 240v outlet to charge car so what will be the correct pathway for my projects, install a 240v right now for electric heater so I have heater in man cave before Christmas or maybe just use propane heater just for that day🙄 until I figure out what minisplit system to buy??
Sorry for all the questions
I'd just hardwire the electric heater with a 30amp 240v feed. When you upgrade to the minisplit you wont have to change anything!
@@Trialnerror thank u
Thank you.
Can You connect neutral wire 120 bus bar live but the breaker off its ok not the main
Hi, I assume if a guy has a breaker box panel with all 110 breakers in it, and it's full, you can just remove two of the 110 breakers and put a 30 amp 220 breaker in there place for a 220 plug in?? I do know my breaker box panel is a 30 amp. Let me know? I know I can do it, just haven't done a whole lot of house electrical work, so just wanting to be sure I'm doing it right? Thanks!
Subbed bro
Does it make a difference which side I put in the white and black wire?
Nope, they can go either way.
Awesome sense of humor