14 amps tripping 15 amp breaker??

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spek9

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computergroove said:
I have done it several times. The wire is around $0.72 per foot and you will probably need a new 220 breaker which ranges from $10 - $40 depending on the make of your fuse panel.
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The original quote was "get an electric guy wire it" for $150. Not happening especially if he's going to have to run behind finished walls... at least I know my time is far more valuable than that, not even including the materials.

Definitely if you're up to the task and are comfortable running cabling, connecting outlets and working in behind the panel cover by all means go for it (still against code though in most areas, but so is growing weed) ;) ...the entire point here is that the OP isn't up to the task, and iirc, it isn't even his residence. ;)

-spek
 
legallyflying

legallyflying

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spek9 said:
The original quote was "get an electric guy wire it" for $150. Not happening especially if he's going to have to run behind finished walls... at least I know my time is far more valuable than that, not even including the materials.

Definitely if you're up to the task and are comfortable running cabling, connecting outlets and working in behind the panel cover by all means go for it (still against code though in most areas, but so is growing weed) ;) ...the entire point here is that the OP isn't up to the task, and iirc, it isn't even his residence. ;)

-spek
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Admittedly I skipped ahead and didn't read all the posts. However, if you simply want to convert a circuit from 120 to 240, there is no need to change the wiring. You can run two hots and a ground with no neutral on a 240 circuit. However, you MUST be sure you know where all the outlets are on that circuit. If you have light bulbs or fans or a refridgerator on the same circuit, they will alst about 2 minutes on 240.
 
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jacknpurp

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spek9 said:
Are the three wires black, white and bare? If so, this just indicates that it is an end-of-run outlet. The ones with two of each plus a ground means that on one side you have power in, and the other side would be power out to another outlet (or light/switch) on the circuit.

I hope I'm understanding you correctly, but it sounds like I am.

Also, they should be tightened clockwise; counter-clockwise would actually loosen them ;)

-spek
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Ah yes, the one with 3 is one of the farthest outlets from the breaker..the one with 5 is an interior wall so that must be the case..

At first I tried tightening the screws clock wise, but I could feel they were loosening...when I turned it back counter-clock wise the screws definitely got tighter..

I'm going to check again tonight, but everythings been running smooth the past few weeks since I first posted..no more tripping it appears
 
dtownrebel

dtownrebel

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A 120v outlet on a 15 amp breaker (120x15=1,800 watts). The minimum required gauge for a 15 amp circuit is 14-2.
A 120v outlet on a 20 amp breaker (120x20=2,400 watts). The minimum required gauge for a 20 amp circuit is 12-2.
 
legallyflying

legallyflying

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dtownrebel said:
A 120v outlet on a 15 amp breaker (120x15=1,800 watts). The minimum required gauge for a 15 amp circuit is 14-2.
A 120v outlet on a 20 amp breaker (120x20=2,400 watts). The minimum required gauge for a 20 amp circuit is 12-2.
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