we have a tanning bed that we would like to use, however the only 220 outlet is in our laundry room (20ft. prox. if we go through the wall). If anyone has any ideas for a quick temp. solution that would work... let us know!!!
2007-06-29 15:41:49 · 5 answers · asked by breche.1 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The 220 electrical cords are not the safest things in the world since you are running so much electricity on them. The distance that you can run it solely depends on what gauge you are starting out with. 220 cords of excellent condition are going to run you some money. You can make one yourself if you have the skills to do so, but if you are not to where you can monitor it pretty much all the time, I would not suggest that unless you have complete faith in your work. Going on my experience at my horse farm, it is pretty cheap to have a new 220 plug put in with a new fuse in your breaker box. I think that the last one that I did this for that was over 50 feet away from our box was only around $100. When you look at the pros of having it done the right way and the cons of the potential issues from even using an extension cord, it would be better to spend a little money. If you are set on doing the 220 extension cord, simply ask someone at Lowes or Home Depot or a local electrical supply company (that sell supplies to certified electricians) what gauge and length that you will need. They will do you better than asking on here and they may also have some further ideas/suggestions for you.
2007-06-29 15:50:51 · answer #1 · answered by Amanda J 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
A number 10 wire is best but a number 12 will do just for 20 feet I would use a #12 SJ cord home depot will have that you have to put the ends on the cord but its pretty simple
2007-06-30 03:22:33 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your tanning bed was manufactured by a competent company and you have installation instructions, they should give the answer.
20 feet is not a problem .
Be sure to use a gage of wire great enough to handle the current.
Check the amp draw and use wire large enough to handle the amps.
Voltage is not the issue for wire size, current is what demands appropriate wire gages. insulation quality IS important and better insulation is needed for higher voltages. Check your wire to be sure it is rated for the voltage you are using. (Most likely it is okay.)
14 Ga. wire will handle 15 Amps.
12 Ga. wire is good for 20 Amps.
Yes, length of wire is a factor but those standard gages will be suitable for runs up to 50 feet without encountering problems.
2007-06-29 22:55:01 · answer #3 · answered by Philip H 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are running to to your laundry room Im assuming you are going to use the dryer plug? If so those are rated at 30 amps and the plug will not plug into the existing plug , unless you are changing the plug but even then it may not be the right wire could be a 3 wire or 4 wire
2007-06-30 00:58:08 · answer #4 · answered by brndnh721 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that depends on the amperage that you are using,if it is 15 or 20 amps a #12 Gage is fine,for twenty feet.
2007-07-03 20:20:13 · answer #5 · answered by luka 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋