How do I change a 220 volt line to a 110?

Answer 1

First shut off the power for it. Then take apart the old 220 volt oulet there should be either 2 or 3 wires and a ground( green or bare ) If there is 2 wires the black will be the new hot and the white will be the neutral If there is 3 wires just cap off the red wire and tuck into box. Then go to panel open up and disconnect 220 from breakers and again if 2 wires take the white and put it on the neutral bar and you will need a single breaker to put the black on to . Depending on the wire size that you haveyou will either need a 15 amp or 20 amp breaker or maybe bigger.
#14=15 amps
#12=20 amps
#10=30 amps

Answer 2

4 possibilities

1. It may have been wired with 4 wires, both phases plus neutral plus ground, in which case you wire to neutral and 1 of the phases. This is common for something like a dryer which uses both 120 and 220.

2. If this is the only outlet on the breaker, you may be able to use the same wires and rewire as 120, changing 1 of the phases to neutral (winn want to change the circuit breaker).

3. Order a step down transformer, which steps the power down from 220 to 120. You can search the web for step down transformer (they aren't particularly expensive or large, depending on your current requirement). This can be installed without affecting the existing house wiring.

For all of the above, this isnt difficult, but if you aren't familiar with basic electrical wiring, contact an electrician. It isn't that expensive to have 1 take a look, and if it is just a case of rewiring the outlet they will probably have the parts on hand when they visit enabling then to complete in under an hour.

4. Order a power converter (can search internet) (Can also check at Radio Shack or other electronic shops - if they dont have in stock, they might be able to order). These are primarily used to convert power in foreign countries for our appliances. Make sure it can handle 60 Hz (most can handle both of the standards, 50 and 60 Hz). Again, if you aren't familiar with electrical wiring, you will ant to contact an electrician. Again, this has the advantage of not needing to modify the existing wiring.

If you order, you may find some cheap ones on eBay. Whatever the source, make sure it can handle 60 Hz ad meet your current requirements.

Another advantage with the electrician is that depending upon the location, it may be easier to add an outlet. This may be cheaper, easier, and better if the 220 line shares other outlets or you want to preserve the existing outlet, the wiring and the wall can be easily accessed thru the ceiling or basement, or there is a 120 outlet close on the other side of the wall (in which case the wiring can be daisychained to a new outlet).

Answer 3

Take one wire off the 2-pole breaker, preferably the white if there is one, move it to the neutral bus. Replace 2-pole breaker with a single pole breaker of the same rating. Replace receptacle, making sure to remember which wire you made neutral.

Answer 4

If you have to ask the question please get someone with a least
a little knowledge of electrical wiring to help you.

The above answer is correct for the mechanics.

Answer 5

Elecrtricity is nothing to be fooling with unless you know what you are doing. This is no job for amateurs. My advice is to call an electrician.