m howson 0 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 This guy i know seems to think that he can take a 110 volt outlet with # 12 gauge copper wire & turn it into a 220 volt outlet just by changing the breaker & the outlet. Sure that is easy, problem is the # 12 gauge wire right.This is for a( DRYER ) is this not a bad call ? fire hazard maybe?wire needs to be 10 gauge for a 30 amp circuit right. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Marc 88 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Clothes dryer needs a 30 amp (#10), 4-wire circuit. Marc Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Port 0 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 That process will only work if the receptacle is a dedicated circuit. You cannot change part of the circuit and leave part 120v while making other part 240v. The #12 is not large enough for a dryer that needs 30 amps. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nolan Kienitz 13 Posted December 11, 2016 Report Share Posted December 11, 2016 Put a call into the fire department NOW!!! This guy isn't even thinking or simply does not have the knowledge needed. Sad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rob Amaral 7 Posted December 12, 2016 Report Share Posted December 12, 2016 I give the guy credit for at least ASKING... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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