He explains and shows you much better, than any professor I have ever had. Seems to know exactly what to show up close and explain at that moment. Well done. Subbed to learn a lot more.

@Askmediy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much.

@rv8981

Жыл бұрын

Explain it well !! Thanks

@nateforward9984

Жыл бұрын

I’m going to wire one of these for a mini split. Do I need to have my Wiring in metal conduit?

Hey man. I just installed 2 240 volt outlets in my wood shop. Watched lots of vids on the topic, and yours was the best. I’m one of those guys ,that if I can see it done,I can do it. The small details that you show instead of telling about is the key.👍✌️

I did a lot of wiring in Viet Nam in 1968, I wish I had you as my instructor back then, very easy to follow and understand. I am in the process of wiring my man cave (12 X 28) shed and using your videos as refreshers which will have 2 240 volt outlets. I want to thank you for being so generous sharing your knowledge and great explanation of the process. This is the MOST deserved sub on KZread, I would subscribe a 1000 times if I could, you are by far the best instructor on KZread. Many, Many Thanks

@Askmediy

2 жыл бұрын

You’re the best. Thank you so much. You made my day.

Hey, brother. Thanks for the video. Very easy to follow and nice use of closeups to provide detailed demonstrations. Planning on installing a 240v outlet within the next week.

Very nice demo. Thanks!! I did this stuff as a young apprentice around 60 years ago. The skills you display in your video show me that the basic concepts remain unchanged. I need to install a 240v line in my basement so this is quite timely and I'll have to thank my buddy who sent me the link. Thanks again for the refresher, and also for your new tips, like leaving loops of wire in case breakers need to be moved. Great idea.

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad I could help out. Thank you, very much

Lots of other KZreadrs could learn a ton from you in terms how best to explain this sorta stuff. You did an excellent job. Very clear and right to the point. Thank you. I looked through many other videos. Yours was the only one that made me comfortable/confident.

@Askmediy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much. So nice to hear.

Now that’s what I was searching for. A simple explanation of how to install a 220 outlet. (Even though it’s 240😂) Great teaching vid 🤛🏼

@Askmediy

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome, so glad to hear that

@ZiggZagg11

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great explanation... I was thinking that the two hot wires didn't matter which side they were on... But, I was having a hard time verifying it... New welder hookup... 😁

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

It doesn’t matter. L1 L2 both the same, both are hots

@leerman22

3 жыл бұрын

If you really wanted to you can make a 120V outlet wired with 240V. Yes switching power supplies like my computer's PSU has dual voltage and is slightly more efficient on 240V but don't plug anything else in it! (or just don't do that) Maybe if you have a crypto miner you'd run them 240 volts with the appropriate plug.

I greatly appreciate your video 😊! I got an outlet setup in my kitchen for a 230v AC unit. Thank you for keeping it simple with enough info to get it done. -Mike

@Askmediy

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah awesome deal. Always my pleasure

Finally a video without a bunch of unnecessary chatter. Clear and concise. Thanks a ton! 💪

@Askmediy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, always my pleasure

Exactly what I needed. Installing outlets in a food trailer for a/c and steam table. Thank you!

@Askmediy

2 жыл бұрын

Always buddy

Hey thanks i am seeing this more clearly now. I need this exact outlet addition for a possible future small welder. I am retired machinist, which electrical hook ups were not my repertoire. But this example you did is good. Thanks.

Excellent video, thank you for making it straight forward and simple!

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you so much.

Just bought my own house and needed a 240 20amp outlet for my sauna. This video is the best instruction how to wire up what I needed.

@Askmediy

2 жыл бұрын

Congrats and thank you very much,

Perfect. Thanks for taking the time to make this video. I watched it and then did it...done.

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome deal. Always my pleasure

Very well done, thank you. Your demonstration and explanation is the best I've seen. Thank you again!

Great video that helped me a lot. I am wiring a window unit that requires 220 volts and was unsure what breaker I needed in order to successfully complete the task. Watching this video helped me understand. Thank you

@Askmediy

Жыл бұрын

Always my pleasure. Thank you

this video really helped me out I looked at others first and did not learn like i did from this one Thanks a million !

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

I do my best, thank you very much. It does mean a lot to me.

Awesome tutorial! I just subscribed, looking forward to gaining more practical knowledge from you. Thanks for posting!

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Always my pleasure, thank you so much

I liked you immediately, dude. Good video, and no music. 👍🏼

Great idea clamping the Romex to the connector first before attaching the connector the service panel. I've always put the Romex connector on the panel first and always was nervous when coming in from the top about the nut dropping. With the wire already going through, the nut will stay around the leads. I just subscribed due to your great way of explaining things.

@Askmediy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

Great video as usual. Bout to do this myself in my new garage. Have a great Navy day!

@Askmediy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

I loved your Demo,, short and to the point GREAT JOB!!

@Askmediy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Fantastic video! You have a great teaching style.

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Tha o you so much. Always nice to hear

Thank you for the vid now I can see it better. So the panel will say which 240 circuit I need? That’s the only thing I don’t get it doesn’t say if I need a type d or square d... any way had me laughing at “lose all your hair” 😆

I am fixing to install in my garage a 50 amp 220 3 prong plug with 6/2 nm-b wire using a metal box the same as you just did. This video is the only one I've seen after many searches showing this particular install and how the metal box is grounded.

@DominickAmorosso

2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, Glad I was able to help out.

I really appreciate that you show and explain the alternating buss bar. My head always was confused how two connections on the same side magically doubled the voltage..... now I see double breaker is actually grabbing both legs. Thank you

@Askmediy

10 ай бұрын

Awesome, it was my pleasure

Good info. I'm installing a Mini-split, and its rated 208-230v/60Hz/1Ph. I'm assuming this is the wiring setup I need for that. I've done 110v wiring including installing new wire and breakers, but as a DIY guy, I've never done something like this and am just looking for some helpful info. This seems to be the right thing I'm looking for!

I've learned more on this 1 video than I have the past. Month watching other youtube videos

BEST VIDEO ON 220 20AMP, perfect combination of professional info explained for a DIYer, if you can't grasp this video hire an electrician. Not being mean but better safe than sorry,

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Well said and thank you so very much.

best video ever, now i feel comfortable on running an outlet for my 240v compressor. tank you for sharing friend. God Bless you.!

@Askmediy

5 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy, Love hearing it.

A great job explaining panel to outlet wiring!

@Askmediy

2 жыл бұрын

Always great to hear. Thank you so much.

Very well and simply explaining. Thank you Sir.

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

Thank you for the video ,it help me a lot to understand how a 240v works and how to install...of course i will contract a professional but your video helps

Love the way you explained many thanks sir.

What a good teacher. Thank you for sharing

@Askmediy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very very much

this was a great video. I was able to follow you like a student.

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thank you!

A very informative video. Thanks! DIY is very empowering

@Askmediy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

Thanks...straight to the point...very helpful...

Good video really enjoyed it. If I could say one thing I would of like to seen the part where you turned the panel off I was confused for a spit second thought you were going on it hot

Thank you. Great explanation. Exactly what I was looking for.

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

How do you not have more subscribers? Thanks for this, exactly what I was looking for.

@Askmediy

4 жыл бұрын

Trust me, I don't know either.

@joseluispena1071

3 жыл бұрын

I'm sorry too much box is law. Or. ..?

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Don’t think I understand you, sorry.

@TAMMpON

3 жыл бұрын

@@Askmediy I believe they were meaning to say is having to many breakers in the panel box a code law.

Best DIY wiring tutorial hands down

@DominickAmorosso

2 ай бұрын

Thanks buddy

nice Video. Thank you for taking the time.

You are awesome man I’m learning so much with you thank you

Just picked up a new air compressor with this exact type of connector. Gonna knock this job out. Good vid.

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Good deal and thank you

Great video. I know nothing about home electrical and I 💯 can install this now

@Askmediy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much.

💥 I appreciate this video, you did a great job explaining! 👍 *THANKS*

@Askmediy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much.

great video absolutely superb common sense safety minded at all times nice install

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

Thanks, for taking the time to do a simple breakdown of basic electrical. Please post more electrical Videos. 👌

great stuff thank you for taking the time to make this video

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure!

Hey, thank you for this beneficial video. I just didn’t get the ground cable thing I just need a little bit of explanation regarding what kind of cable should I use if there’s a name. Would it have two or three wires in it? I need to run a 240 v cable from my broker which is outside of the house to the kitchen for my new electrical stove. Do I need to have a cable that has three wires to run it all from the breaker to the outlet?

Great video. I would have liked to see closer how you hooked the ground wire in the receptacle box.

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. The ground just hooks up to the ground of the receptacle.

Could you explain how to design circuits in the home? Like how many outlets on a given circuit and how you know when you have to many or have room to add more?

Incredibly great explanation! Thank you !!!!!

@Askmediy

2 жыл бұрын

So happy to hear that. Thank you

Great video u make it easy. I am doing this for a air compressor now i need to find the plug i need so i can plug the compressor in when im done. Is there a good brand plug i can get ?

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Just don't buy one at the dollar store. Home Depot has good ones, for the 220 20 amp Leviton is a good one

Hi, many thanks for your prompt reply, you would imagine that the manufacturers could provide a plastic insert that would only allow the appropriate voltage device to be plug into that reciprocal. Keep up the good work and stay safe.

Need your own TV show brother. You're great!!!

@Askmediy

Жыл бұрын

I'm just waiting on the invite. Thanks, buddy.

So clear explanation. Hay thanks for your video

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you and thank you for watching

Thanks, great information I was looking for.

@Askmediy

2 жыл бұрын

thank you, glad I could help you out.

You are a great teacher

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Wow, thank you

Thank you for the great tutorial. A couple questions: another video said to have the ground on top and the two hots on the bottom. They said it protects it if the cord gets hit or if water drips on it. I don’t quite understand that. You mentioned code and identifying the two hot wires…are there other NEC codes (for a simple install like your demonstration) that we should know about? I.e. fireproof grommet through the panel knockout or using a plastic vs a metal box for your switch. If you have the space on your panel can you install any size amp? Ex. 240v 50 amp double pole single throw switch without worrying about if there is enough power coming into the panel (dumb question but I, for one, don’t actually know how much juice I have coming into my house). Thank you very much for any clarification you can bring as I am about to install a 240v outlet next to my panel for my air compressor.

i have a 220v AC / HEAT unit, and i have the same receptical as you just used. i just wasn't sure of what breaker to use. i think you have answered my question... correct me if i am wrong.... Thank You

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds about right to me

Awesome information, thank you very much!

@Askmediy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so so much.

Excellent DIY video!

@Askmediy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

This was terrific. Thank you!

@Askmediy

4 ай бұрын

My pleasure,

Great video, thank you!

Entertaining and informational You sir have earned another subscriber

@Askmediy

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

Great video. Thank you so much for performance.

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Always always my pleasure

Thank you very much !! You are the best!

Thanks for the info great beginner!

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great job. Very helpful

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Great video...I'm planning to run wire to the kitchen for a new Lg dual range stove burners are gas, inside is electric rated for 40amp..my old stove was 120...What kind of breaker doni need, double pole 40amp? And what size wire?...Thanks again.

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Yes a new breaker will be needed. #8 wire for 40 amps

Great Video. I want to install two nema 6-20R outlets in the garage for a printer that uses both power chords for printing and curing the ink (3A &16A). Which breaker and wire can I use? Can both outlets be wired to one breaker?

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. No one outlet, one breaker.

You are good teacher. thanks

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😃

That's Fantastic thank you so much for your showing this

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome

Good video. I have a 3 car garage/ man cave fully insulated, ceilings too and even the garage doors. Garage is about 660 sq ft with 8ft celing hight. The lowest tempature during Christmas will be 37 degrees farenhight. My questions is if I install a 5000-7000w electric heater, I have to installed a 240v outlet too right or it can be just hardwired?? Eventually I will buy a minisplit system and be getting rid of the electric heater. Will I be able to use the 240v outlet previously installed for electric heater when I install mini split in future?? Also we will be getting an electric car down the road so I will need a 240v outlet to charge car so what will be the correct pathway for my projects, install a 240v right now for electric heater so I have heater in man cave before Christmas or maybe just use propane heater just for that day🙄 until I figure out what minisplit system to buy?? Sorry for all the questions

Awesome stuff man. Just subscribed.

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub!

I had to subscribe. Great teacher!

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

Nice video and well explained. Especially about the outlet itself and how there is not a neutral and how both hots are connected. I didn't realize you can run an outlet with 2 hots and no neutral. It looks like you are using 12/2 wire? When would 10/2 be required? I thought you needed 10/2 for 240V 20A? Can you use the smaller gauge wire for shorter runs? I'm running a 50 foot line to my garage for a 240V for an EV charger. I picked up 10/2 for the job. The charger pulls 16 amps.

Great video, as someone who does DIY more from a necessity than because its fun, (Sometimes it is) this video helped tremendously. "The biggest misconception is the 220-volt outlet. Is it 220 or 240 volts?. Well, nowadays it's 240 volts. " Your right, that this is definitely something that confused me. I was wanting to install a plug for a welder/breaker.. and I was wondering how I'd go about it, now I know! My only question is, why do plugs have the "keyed" shapes, if.. how you hook up the "hots", don't matter? Like what's the purpose of that then? Thanks for your time!

@Askmediy

4 жыл бұрын

The two hots that come in the panel are the same hot, but they are 180 degrees apart. Each one is 120 volts.

@MRSketch09

4 жыл бұрын

@@Askmediy I appreciate the reply, but that's not exactly what I was asking. I was more talking about the plug ends shapes: joneakes.com/jons-fixit-database/343-Why-are-electrical-plug-prongs-different-sizes

@Askmediy

4 жыл бұрын

Those shapes (slots) are so the hot and neutral can only go one way. In other words, can't be flipped.

Good video, gives a nice overview of what's going on with 220/240V. You mentioned "turning off power to the panel." How did you do this? I have a main breaker on my panel that turns off all the circuits but I think the panel itself is still live (and dangerous). Do you have a separate switch for the utility service to the residential panel? Thanks again for keeping us DIYers informed!

@Askmediy

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yes I do have a main disconnect outside that we used. And yes, even though if you turn the main breaker at the panel off, the upper section is still very much alive and very dangerous

Nice video. Do you have one on how to feed the wire up from the garage to the 2 story house attic and down to a room far away from the breaker ?

@Askmediy

Жыл бұрын

Thank you. No I do not.

well explained and very nice.

@Askmediy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I do try to get everything

Great video. If i may i like to ask a question, i have a 220 V outlet that is setup ezactly like you dedcribed of the video. However what i really need is a 110 V can i converted from 220 to 110 easily.

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

You can, just use one of the hots and cap off the other.

This good stuff ! thank you

Great video Sir!!

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much

so if i turn the main off which my box is a 200 amp service box and off with the breaker i should be fine??? funny thing my box is mounted on the wall that directly behind the wall ill be wiring the outlet for an air compressor you made this real easy ive just dont know about the ground at the box... ill probably find more grounds when i take the cover off.. thanks

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Yes, even though the main is off there still is power in the panel. Just not on the breaker bars.

Best video on installing a 240V outlet, thank you, question I'm putting a outlet outside under my carport to run a welder, what kind of box do I need?

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

You'll need a whats called a bubble cover. But really there are a few ways you can do this. Just ask at the store and you'll see.

@kemarrance8755

3 жыл бұрын

@@Askmediy thanks, I saw few different types at Lowe's today, some was metal and some plastic.

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

@@kemarrance8755 Either one really. I like plastic for what you're doing

@kemarrance8755

3 жыл бұрын

@@Askmediy Ok, I like the plastic more too, thanks for the advice, I'm going to get the plastic one.

Nicely explained yet we need to find you some electrically insulated screw drivers! I have one question. Can I install a 240vac outlet in series with a wall heater or will this cause the breaker to trip? Or should all outlets and appliances have their own path to the breaker panel?

@Askmediy

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Yeah I would run a separate line for each outlet.

Great explanation!!!

@Askmediy

Жыл бұрын

Thanks buddy

Exceptional video...thanks

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

So nice of you

Thank you Sir, I appreciate your video..I have to install a 240V 15amp for an window a/c . I'm using 14 Gauge wire. My question is this , my run is 50' is that still a proper gauge wire to use? Thank you.

@Askmediy

Ай бұрын

Use #12

Our electrician uses 8 gauge aluminum wire for the 240 outlets. Is there a NEMA 6-20 receptacle that is rated for aluminum

Exactly the video I needed. 👍

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad I could help you out ,

@colehara

3 жыл бұрын

@@Askmediy Many thanks!

Great video! Right to the point. Is it within code (or an okay idea) to go from the circuit breaker to a junction box in an attic and then split the circuit to be at two receptacles on either side of my garage? I want to run two tools on either side of the garage not at the same time, but don't want to take up the space in the panel with a dedicated circuit. Also, say I did want to run the two tools at the same time - they are 6-20P plugs 12 amps - could I install a 30 amp breaker connected to two 20 amp receptacles?

@surferdude642

Ай бұрын

No, the breaker must be no higher than 20 amp.

Fantastic video

why a return(neutral) is not required for this 240V wiring? good video very instructional and fun to watch every minute of it.thx

@Askmediy

2 жыл бұрын

this setup does not use a neutral wire. The neutral wire is a return path back to the transformer, in other words, a balanced load

out of all videos this one is best

@Askmediy

3 жыл бұрын

You bet lol. Thank you very much.

@joeybez5464

3 жыл бұрын

@@Askmediy copper wire gage i once bought a roll cost over 200 bucks i thinks its thick i could use it but i have regular cord wire from a long cord i would rather use that plus in going to run it in a fireproof pv pipe on out side of house i feel no wires should be inside walls in case of electrical fire and it too late to seeso which wire ? thick or regular?

Thanks for clear video. Would you ever install the outlet such the ground is on top?

@Askmediy

Жыл бұрын

Sure thing. The whole idea of doing it that way is if something metal was to touch the top, it would first hit the safety ground first.

Good job the only thing I would do different is use a RS cover instead of the raised ring, gives a cleaner look.

@Askmediy

4 жыл бұрын

Good tip!