there is 12/2 uf cable running into a twist lock outlet i want to tap off of it and put another outlet in next to it. that would be easy if it was a 110 line if it was a 220 where would i draw a netural from?
2007-08-23 13:28:27 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
Mine have always been 110. You need a ground fault receptable, but beyond that, nothing fancy. It's when a heater is added that you end up with 220......that's our hottub.
2007-08-23 13:38:20 · answer #1 · answered by fluffernut 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is most likely 120V. ("110")
The breaker serving it will tell you.
It should already be on a "GFI" breaker.
If not, either make the change at the panel, (best),
or at least be sure to use a GFCI receptacle for the addition.
If, by chance, it is a '220V`. line do not attempt to
connect the ground wire as a neutral
(as some fool is sure to advise).
This will trip any GFI protection you may have,
and is most unsafe in the vicinity of a pool.
2007-08-24 00:01:55 · answer #2 · answered by Irv S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No do not use this outlet to feed from. This circuit will have a double breaker with a "tie" bar. The circuit will typically be fused at near the present load. Bring another line in
2007-08-23 16:24:29 · answer #3 · answered by len b 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if your breaker in the box is double pole, its 220. but surely its 110. the 1st one in the series should be a g.f.c.i outlet to cover the subsequent outlets
2007-08-23 14:23:23 · answer #4 · answered by francis g 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most likely 110 v. Test it, light bulb test socket. One lead to white, one to ground. If the bulb lights its a 220 line. If not try across black and white, if lights and does not blow it's 110v.
2007-08-24 04:17:20 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Find out what the voltage is before proceeding. Why ask on here? What if you get a wrong answer as is very common on this board?
2007-08-24 13:55:38 · answer #6 · answered by John himself 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋