How Do You Wire A 220 Circuit Breaker?
Because only one appliance can run on a 220/240-volt circuit at a time, it is not unusual for homeowners to find themselves running out of circuits for heavy-duty appliances like electric dryers and ovens. The wiring of a 220/240-volt circuit is no different than the wiring for any other household circuit, but both the power receptacle and circuit breaker are significantly different than their lower-power counterparts. Once the wiring is complete, there are a few steps you’ll need to take to connect the circuit to the service panel. Flip the main breaker to turn off the power to the service panel. Have a flashlight ready, as this action will shut off all electricity to your house. Pry the covers from two vertically adjacent empty spaces in the service panel using a screwdriver. Connect the black and red wires from circuit to the two-pole breaker. Connect the circuit’s white wire to the neutral bus bar in the service panel. Snap the breaker into the empty slot. The breaker will clip to
