How To Get 220V/240V From Two 120V Outlets. No Electrical Panel Work Required...

Although this is not recommended, it can be done when things are needed.
For me this is a light load, and its also used seldom. so I'm totally happy with this...
However if your going to be using this, your doing so at your own risk, and if your using this for a heavy load, or quite often I do not recommend it.

I Hope it was helpful for those who are in a pinch.

God Bless,

~Russ Gries

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[kimaskew]

Thank God, for people (like this fine man) still willing to think for themselves 🙏🏽

[crashk]

The commercially available version of this is called a "quick 220", which uses an arrangement of three relays for safety. Which ensures you never have any live prongs when one end of the adapter is plugged in and the other isn't. A version without relays but which preserves neutral is sold for RV usage.

[brianrhubbard]

I worked for a company that installed vehicle lifts, air compressors and other heavy duty electrical machines. I have made over 10 drop cords just like that to test equipment after install. When the equipment tested good we'd run the outlets.

[mgpvii]

Although I agree with a lot of the comments about not doing it because of the potential of many people screwing it up, I like the video and would do it! Don’t knock the video for showing a viable option for 240. If you do screw it up, then you had no business doing it in the first place and you deserve a Darwin Award.

[fvrrljr]

usually it's done at the Main box. You simplified it and "Learned You Some People" yes you can make a 240 volt outlet running it from the main, or doing the same thing by connecting wires behind both outlets... But you better be a good DIY at your own risk or PAY BIG BUCKS to an Electrician without complaining. Great Video. OLE!

[poransingh]

This actually works great!! As long as your 2 120v outlets are on different poles coming from the panel and they are on the same amps!!

[JESUSVALDEZCARRANZA]

Bro every one at Home Depot said it would not work I did then found your video which is reassurance.😅

[shaghigkejchedjian]

Excellent explanation, thanks for your transparency of teaching how to get 220 v from 110 v from two different phase

[JustinLodes]

I’ve known about this for a long time as I’ve been an electrician for over 20 years. It can come in handy but in some applications. Just make sure you don’t over draw from your 20 amp breaker

[ergounum]

Thx so much for Cleary video. I live on my boat. My marina has two 30 amp 120v lines out of phase for shore power. I love to cook but my 120v induction cooktop is sadly inadequate for boiling large water pot to make a crawfish boil. Your simple system will allow me to use my 220v induction cooktop when I need boiling water fast without screwing around w breaker. Laissez le bon temps roller!

[CarlosPickens]

Nice video! It's nice to see someone being helpful with life hacks. If you panel is full and it's seldom used; why not! Thanks rwg42985. This is as simple as it gets. If a person doesn't understand this video; they shouldn't try this anyway. rwg42985 said that in the beginning of the video. Thanks again my man. The only person that doesn't like this video is probably an electrician that is worried about their own bottom line!

[rocketwrench]

Make sure you don't try this with GFCI outlets or they will trip. One of mine blew out and now I have to replace the outlet.

[stevie]

Lot's of EV car gurus who don't want to pay an electrician will like this video. God bless you and may God help us all from starting electrical fires!

[cryptapocalypse]

Great video- thanks for your clear explanation of why you get get 240V across the two 120V wires due to phasing.

[hectoranarosario]

that works. i did it and im not electricity guy. dnt like to deal with voltage . but its working. and do it by mu self. lucky i dnt burn all my house👍🏼

[victorlee]

It is not a 3 phase system but a split phase. It is a 240V system with two line voltage, center tap to give 120V.
Your method is Ok if there is no earth leakage protection on the receptacles. Furthermore, need to have a procedure when disconnecting. The appliance side (yellow) must be disconnected first, otherwise there will be risk of back energies a plug when the load is connected.

[timothysukosky]

That is one of the coolest things I've seen on youtube and is gonna be perfect for my welding machine that I only use maybe one or two times a year. The machine comes with a step up 230 v pigtail that I can finally use. Thank you and God Bless!

[kyleb]

I saw this video when I was at a place in time where I needed 220 and had no access to circuit panels or anything. I did what he said and it worked like a charm and I ran some induction heaters and a steam boiler and all kinds of stuff and it never caused a problem. 💯💯💯

[Manualtrdtacoma]

Lots of angry electricians in the comments losing work!
He says do it at your own risk. Relax guys. Good video Russ 👍

[michaelszczys]

The concept is great and I’m sure to will work fine. The problem comes with the reality of if the wiring was installed with any kind of intelligence the connections of one side of the box will be kept from connections to the other side of the box as much as possible.
In other words his garage outlets should all be connected to side A of the fuse panel while most of the house connected to side B to reduce the possibility of anyone getting their self connected to 240 power. I doubt if he would get both sides in his garage.