Rewiring 120-240v???
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Topic: Rewiring 120-240v???
Posted By: downhill_biker
Subject: Rewiring 120-240v???
Date Posted: June 30 2009 at 3:55pm
So I just got my new reeflo barracuda and the label says 115/230v, which is the same as 110/220 or 120/240 right? I would like to tie into the dryer line in my basement and see if I can run it at 230v, to save electricity.
Questions:
#1
Can the dryer outlet handle the dryer and the pump? It is bridged across 2 30A breakers in the box. Is this 2x30A or is it 2x15A equalling 30A? The pump is rated at 2.4A, and I dont know what the dryer uses.
#2
If the circuit can support the pump and the dryer, how would I go about making another plug in my dryer line? Do I need another box or is there some kind of splitter on the market?
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Posted By: downhill_biker
Date Posted: June 30 2009 at 4:15pm
nevermind. for some reason i was thinking that if you went to 240v it would use less wattage, but it is the same either way. i wont even deal with it. just run 120v.
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