Can you convert a 120 plug into a 220 using the wires that are already there?
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No ! just changing the plug doesn't make it 220 the other end has to be at the panel on a 220 breaker. The wire must meet size requirements and code requirements for what you intend to use it for. The plug you intend to use may be the last plug in a group for a certain area.There are so many things to be aware of. I suggest you don't even consider it, call a qualified electrician.
No. Wires are rated for a given voltage and the 2 are not interchangable
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The technically correct answer is no. But, if there are 3 wires, black, white, and bare ground, it could be done for a low load 220 volt appliance. Your wires are probably size 14 which have a 15 amp load rating. You would be able to use the 3 wires on a new plug to use something that will use less than 15 amps. However, keep in mind, you will not have a bare ground and this will not meet code.
If you don't already know the answer to this, you shouldn't be working on your electrical grid.
Call the professionals before you hurt yourself.
Yes you can. As long as the wire in the box is DEDICATED to that box only. If it is a 15amp or 20 amp circuit AND deicated you can do this from a panel by switching the neutral and the hot wire to a properly rated 2 pole breaker. You will definetly need to consult a qualified electrician. Essential all household wires are rated for 600 volts, but each leg will only see 120 volts. Thats all 240volt or 208 volt (same thing) is, 2 legs of 120 volts that are alternating cycles..kinda like the way your legs alternate driving a bicycle.
you can convert that. its not just the wires but the IC inside the device as well. you nid to have the whole thing changed at an electrical store. take note of the warranty as well
Not enough information to give a correct answer. Call a qualified electrician for this one.
absolutely NOT in fact its against code and illegal!
Absolutely, NO!!. It's against code. And in one of the anwers, when a so called "electrician" says that 240 volts and 208 volts are the same it make me wonder where in hell did he get his license.
no according to the national electric code.
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