I have limited space in my garage circuit panel. I need to eliminate a 220 breaker. My question is since 220 is supplied at this time can I replace with 110 ( running through the same power cord) or will this damage something in the electrical system. I would like to run a small heater strip to limit humidity and lights in the winter months.

onthebus wrote:I have limited space in my garage circuit panel. I need to eliminate a 220 breaker. My question is since 220 is supplied at this time can I replace with 110 ( running through the same power cord) or will this damage something in the electrical system. I would like to run a small heater strip to limit humidity and lights in the winter months.As has been stated, this is in the wrong sub-forum.That said, from the way the question is asked, it doesn't sound like you have enough knowledge or experience with household electrical systems to do this yourself safely.Rob

Yeah, wrong forum but the answer to your question is yes, you can send 120 instead of 220 through the heavy wires without issue. You'll want to change the 220V outlet to a 120V 30A TT receptacle.

Or perhaps, depending on your needs you could have an electrician tap into one leg of the 220 line to feed a 30 amp 120v TT outlet. In my case I have a seldom used window AC unit close to where I park the RV, and tied into to feed the RV. Still have use of the AC and can power the RV.

One thing to always keep in mind with electricity and lack of experience / knowledge..No one has ever seen electricity but many have felt it and many have died from it's impact. It only takes 5ma across your heart to end you tenure on this planet.I'd suggest consulting a qualified electrician, home brew electrical can be lethal.

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time2roll
Nomad
Sep 06, 2018
Single pole breaker will give 120v to neutral. If that is confusing you need some qualified help.
SidecarFlip
Explorer III
Sep 06, 2018
One thing to always keep in mind with electricity and lack of experience / knowledge..

No one has ever seen electricity but many have felt it and many have died from it's impact. It only takes 5ma across your heart to end you tenure on this planet.

I'd suggest consulting a qualified electrician, home brew electrical can be lethal.
wildtoad
Explorer II
Sep 06, 2018
Or perhaps, depending on your needs you could have an electrician tap into one leg of the 220 line to feed a 30 amp 120v TT outlet. In my case I have a seldom used window AC unit close to where I park the RV, and tied into to feed the RV. Still have use of the AC and can power the RV.
ScottG
Nomad
Sep 06, 2018
Yeah, wrong forum but the answer to your question is yes, you can send 120 instead of 220 through the heavy wires without issue. You'll want to change the 220V outlet to a 120V 30A TT receptacle.
Second_Chance
Explorer II
Sep 06, 2018
onthebus wrote:
I have limited space in my garage circuit panel. I need to eliminate a 220 breaker. My question is since 220 is supplied at this time can I replace with 110 ( running through the same power cord) or will this damage something in the electrical system. I would like to run a small heater strip to limit humidity and lights in the winter months.

As has been stated, this is in the wrong sub-forum.

That said, from the way the question is asked, it doesn't sound like you have enough knowledge or experience with household electrical systems to do this yourself safely.

Rob
2oldman
Explorer II
Sep 06, 2018
wrong forum.

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