How To Convert 120V Receptacles Or Branch Circuits To 240V! (Also 240V To 120V)

Learn how to easily convert 120v electrical receptacles or dedicated branch circuits to 240v, or convert a 240v receptacle (Branch Circuit) to 120v. A step by step DIY electrical guide. How to convert 120v or 240v electrical outlets, properly wire a circuit breaker panel and branch circuit using single and double pole breakers. Enjoy!

DISCLAIMER: Proper safety measures/precautions must be taken when working on 120v or 240v AC mains wiring(branch circuits). The potential exists for serious injuries, property damage, or death. If you're uncomfortable doing as shown in this video, or don't fully understand what was done, then you SHOULD NOT touch the wiring! This channel will not be held liable for the use or misuse of information contained in this video. The person modifying the wiring accepts full responsibility for his/her actions. ELECTRONICSNMORE LLC

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[electronicsNmore]

Remember guys, what you see shown in this video is ONLY for 1 or 2 receptacles that you'd like to convert on a DEDICATED Branch Circuit. You MUST confirm that there's nothing else on the branch circuit that you intend on modifying. The branch circuit used in this video for the demonstration was for a washing machine. You can also convert a 240V wall A/C receptacle in a room to 120V if the home no longer uses wall A/C units because the home was modernized with central air. Thanks for watching!

[ProjectFarm]

Another terrific "how to" video that's taught me something I need to know! Thank you!!

[moniielka]

I usually hate instructional videos because they're always way too long but only have about 2 mins of real talk. Sure this video was slow but it broke everything down perfectly for a beginner. Thank you

[olegpetrushak]

Good explanation. One crucial point is that it's mentioned to turn a breaker on at one point. The tutorial then continues as if the breaker is turned back off, however, this is never mentioned. Timestamp at 7:10. If a beginner is watching this, they may experience a shock because of this. Other than that, it was complete and explained well.

[dandowns]

Excellent video. All I'm saying is this. Experience or not, keep poking around in a hot electrical panel with anything, especially a metal screwdriver and your gonna get bit! I know it sounds backwards, but experience at this point is your enemy. No doubt you already know all this. Be safe..

[negritorican]

Wow the way you explained everything so well that anyone can understand it. I get nervous when seeing people mess with the circuit breaker without turning it off. You obviously know what you are doing but mistakes always happen. People ALWAYS turn off your circuit breaker when working on it.

[clivefutube]

Love the extra suspense element of having it live and pointing with the metal screw driver.

[bombswabs]

Thankyou for your video. I might as well have electro-phobia but I've seen others make instructional videos describing the same. I'm also in a bind and just cant get 220 wired in from an "expert" and also cant pay "expert" prices for a lil ole outlet. Its cool, I will do this and am responsible enough to cross compare your information with a massive amount of information I gather from other sources. As a responsible human I can arrive at a consensus and choose how to proceed. Thankyou for your contribution to the DIY space. People Like me are very thankful and will not BLAME YOU if we screw this up! You rock!

[fofobraselio]

I needed to change a 240v baseboard heater line into a 120v receptacle and this is the video I needed! Thanks for the know how! Works great and now I have an extra circuit to play with.

[elijahwatson]

Just an FYI:
It's perfectly acceptable to have a 15 amp outlet on a 20 amp circuit so long as there are at least two outlets on the circuit. A single duplex receptacle qualifies as two outlets.

The reason why it's safe and code compliant is that 15 amp receptacles are built to the same standards 20 amp receptacles are. They are perfectly capable of passing along 20 amps. If you take a 15 amp and 20 amp receptacle apart, you'll find they're almost entirely identical except for the extra sideways slot for 20 amp plugs.

Tl;dr: so long as you don't need to use any devices with a 20 amp plug, 15 amp receptacles are just fine on a 20 amp circuit.

[BYENZER]

1. NEVER, EVER work on electrical, whilst wearing jewelry or watches.
2. NEVER, EVER use a metal object, (screwdriver), as a POINTER inside an electrical cabinet.
3. NEVER, EVER TOUCH a NEUTRAL BAR. A system fault, CAN be HIDDEN and the neutral CAN be carrying FULL PHASE VOLTAGE.

[willdorten]

Man this video is awesome, i was working as an electrician's helper for awhile not too long ago, but the boss wasn't really keen on teaching me things like this. However, i watched him and asked questions, and learned some. I'll also admit, i'm not as quick as a learner as I used to be. Yet, from all that and watching this. it's safe to say I understand the basics. I'd be the perfect entry level electrician's helper for sure.

[aurvaroy]

15 A receptacles are allowed to be on 20 A circuits for two reasons: code and specs. Every good quality 15 A receptacle is specified to handle 20 A pass through on the terminals. Then again, it’s always better to pigtail instead of use both terminals to avoid dealing with pass through current in every receptacle.

[richardbedard]

I don't know why but 240 volts has always been a mystery to me. It never occurred to me that you could do what you just did. Thank you for explaining it so clearly a five year old could wire it!

[rupertlundquist]

Very clear, no nonsense, learned a ton. Thank you very much!

[MAXXPLAZMA]

BY FAR the best information ive seen so far... EXCELLENT VIDEO ....THANK YOU
If everybody that has ever done a tutoriol video was as concise as this ...THE WORLD WOULD BE A BETTER PLACE.

[rayray]

I liked it when you said make sure only 1 device is connected to the circuit when converting. This is always missed! Great job Thumbs up and a like from me!

[qnytzxw]

Converted my kitchen 20A duplex’s to a single 220V and am running a 2.4kW toaster and a 3kW kettle - breakfast is ready much much faster now!

[Hillaryalsbury]

I can't believe this was free. Thank you!

[calvinflager]

I really like the detail in your presentation. Thanks for the great presentation. A minor safety tip is hold the receptacle so that if your screw driver slips it won't skew your holding hand.