2006-08-19 06:30:58 · 19 answers · asked by tomword 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
This is a vey dangerous job. Only a skilled person should do this. The power must be off. The 220 voltage comes from using 2 poles in the breaker box. One breaker on 2 poles. Then you would connect the wires usually 4 wires 1 red 1 black 1 green 1 white. the black and red go to the breaker and the white and green go to the ground bar. The gauge of wire should be at least 10 and it must have a special outlet. AGAIN. ONLY A QUALIFIED WLWCTRICIAN SHOULD ATTEMPT THIS
2006-08-19 06:42:21 · answer #1 · answered by Giovanni G 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A typical 5000 watt generator will put out around 30 amps on a 240 circuit. In the time of an emergency such as what is hitting parts of Iowa this past week some people have done such a thing as you are describing. Of course the proper way is to install a transfer switch and an outdoor generator connection but many people have been back feeding using drier connects or even welder connects to get this going. I do not recommend telling anyone to do this. Here is a clear list as to what to expect when doing this. Not all drier wiring can handle the load a generator will put out. If this is the case you can start a fire and the generator breakers will not kick off because they are putting out the amount of amps they were designed to do. If a house is being powered off a generator the house needs to be disconnected from utility power. If a transfer switch is not available then manually disconnect the power by shutting off the switch at the transformer if you have one. Make sure to lock the switch in the off position so nobody can turn the power back on without your knowledge. NEVER have two separate power sources connected at the same time. If you do not know what you are doing do not do it. Contact an electrician to come out and disconnect you from utility power. Most electricians can install a temporary generator connection if you are unable to acquire the proper materials. Some may even totally disconnect the meter and run the generator power into the breaker box as if it were utility power. If you back feed power down the utility lines and the power gets restored the results can lead to fire, blown transformers, and even death to the line workers trying to restore your power. These people are working hard to take care of you and your family and it would be nice if they get to return to their family at the end of the job.
2016-03-17 00:02:43 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
220 Connection
2017-01-20 19:54:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
220 is 2 circuit breakers connected together, 2 times 110 equal 220, I would be very careful with this circuit because 220 is lethal, but if you wire the circuit before you connect breaker then there is less likely shot of being electrocuted, but depending on what your wiring(A/C, Elect stove, air compressor) you need to buy double breaker to match amps
2006-08-19 06:43:58 · answer #4 · answered by bestwrencher 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That 220 volt can knock you across the room. Hire an electrician. I made that decision after I picked myself up off the floor...across the room from the 220 volt wires.
2006-08-19 06:36:43 · answer #5 · answered by Albannach 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
tom what are you hooking up , install a two pole breaker
hook one wite at a time and make tight connections
then install breaker with the switch in the off position
2006-08-20 04:30:57 · answer #6 · answered by mr_jim51 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
turn off power correctly size breaker should have two switches pinned together or a double breaker with two poles run black wire to one pole on breaker run white to other attatch ground wiring is now 220 attatch to outlet , and attach ground, install apply cover,turn on power, turn on breaker outlet now 220
i would mark it as a 220 outlet as well or buy a different outlet style so reg plugs will not fit into it
2006-08-19 06:40:32 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you are saying from alive line you can use a wooden chair do not touch both wires at the same time chances to remaining alive after words is still only 90%.... If you are really unsure get an electrician
2006-08-19 06:38:03 · answer #8 · answered by lost_soul 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
have a certified electrician do it. it has to be installed to meet with building codes by someone qualified to do it.
say you do it and don't install it correctly then it starts a fire, your insurance company will deny any claim.
2006-08-20 10:48:30 · answer #9 · answered by ph62198 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the local voltage is 220 V, plug it in. If not, you'll have to buy a transformer.
2006-08-19 06:35:53 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋