i have a welder for 220 watt outlet and only have a standard 120 watt outlet any way to make it work out ?
2006-07-13 11:54:41 · 7 answers · asked by marshman8806 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Rewire the outlet. Is it a seperate outlet, or is it tied to other outlets? If it is on a seperate breaker by itself, you can easily change it (so long as the wire is big enough to handle the amp load).
Running a new, dedicated line will probably be the easiest and safest way, though. If you don't have 220 service coming into your garage or shop, you'll have a lot more cost. Most likely, you do, so it shouldn't be too bad.
2006-07-13 12:04:02 · answer #1 · answered by joystickthrottle 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No way. Try other 240 Vac outlets like water heater, air conditioner, dryer, stove. You may need to install a temporary outlet that fits the plug of your welder. An electrician should inspect your system and do the work.
2006-07-13 21:06:48 · answer #2 · answered by Handyman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No you can't do anything, you need to hire a professional Electrician, and have it done to code. It's way to dangerous for the amateur to handle. Better safe than sorry.
2006-07-13 20:57:36 · answer #3 · answered by johnb693 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
one way you could do it .if you have two different circuts and they are opposite phase you could drop the neutrals and use the two hot legs for 220 of course this is only temporary
2006-07-14 12:44:29 · answer #4 · answered by ata31254 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to rewire for 220
if you dont have a 240 breaker box, you will need to upgrade
2006-07-13 19:01:25 · answer #5 · answered by panjak 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
prevent any damage by doing the right thing the first time. you dont want to overwhelm the circuitry.
2006-07-13 20:22:50 · answer #6 · answered by TYT 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No
2006-07-13 18:58:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋