How Do You Wire A High Voltage Receptacle?
In most homes, there can be found two different types of receptacles: the standard low-voltage receptacles (115 to 125 volts) and high-voltage receptacles (220 to 250 volts). The standard receptacles are the ones that you use everyday for things like plugging in a vacuum cleaner or a blender. The high-voltage receptacles are more commonly found delivering power to your dryer, cooking range and air conditioner. While it is cautioned that working on a high-voltage receptacle can be extremely hazardous, if you have the power OFF, then it is no more dangerous than working on a standard outlet. In most homes, the high-voltage receptacle is fed from a dedicated circuit, meaning that the breaker will be a double-sized breaker feeding just that receptacle. If you feel confident, then here is how to wire a high-voltage receptacle. Before you begin work on wiring the new high-voltage receptacle, you will have to be sure that the circuit is OFF. This is extremely important because an electrical s
