Thread: setup for 220?
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Old 08-23-2009, 11:54 AM   #4
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Originally Posted by emolineaux View Post
well i just picked up a nice 60 gallon air compressor today and it needs to have the 220 outlet. my garage currently has just the standard outlets. how much of a pain is it going to be to wire the 220 in? do i just run a new breaker in the box along with correct wiring and new plug?

you need to check the tag on the compressor to find out the amperage, which will dictate the size wire/ 2 pole breaker you need to run for your new outlet.
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