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12-21-2010, 02:45 PM
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240 pooltimer, want to run 110v plug for stero
Hey guys i need some help. i have a 220 intermatic pool timer. it runs 2 hots and 1 ground. Is there anyway that i could use 12g yellow romex to run a 110 plug that would obviously have to run 24 hours because i'll have no timer to it. i dont want to have to run a line from the main breaker just for a plug. i've seen a 110v ran off a 220v timer i just cant remember the wiring. but i do remember if i do run a 110 off the 220v taht i would have no way of turnin it on or off, it would be live 24hours. heres a layout of intermatic timer- A-neutral and 4-lines line-1 has the first hot wire. line-2-white water pump line line-3-hot black wire...4-black wire from pump... the problem i have is not haveing a neutral. how can i make a neurtal for the black or white wire? some one suggested running 1-white wire to the plug, and the extra black wire to the ground but im skeptical of that. i know i cant connect it to the black-line 4 because it will be another 240 plug. if i can run a 110 that will be live 24 hours i dont mind not being able to turn it on or off, it wont be used much. thanks guys if anyone could help
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12-21-2010, 02:53 PM
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Xtreme DIY'r
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240 pooltimer, want to run 110v plug for stero
Do you have a neutral going from the breaker to the timer ?
If you don't have a neutral you can't setup 120v
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12-21-2010, 02:55 PM
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Electrical Contractor
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240 pooltimer, want to run 110v plug for stero
Without a neutral, you can't get a 120v receptacle.
I would run a new line from the panel, and be safe.
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12-21-2010, 02:59 PM
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240 pooltimer, want to run 110v plug for stero
what if i were to buy a 110v pool timer, is there anyway i could then wire it off the 240'v timer to run 110.? i know this is possible i just wanted to save money and not have to buy a 110n timer. could you explain how i could pull 110v from the 240. so there is no way that i could make a neutral? im confident, if there is any tricks i will do it. im capable of taking instruction well.
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12-21-2010, 03:06 PM
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Electrical Contractor
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240 pooltimer, want to run 110v plug for stero
Unless you want to replace the pumps to 120v, you can't change the timer.
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12-21-2010, 03:10 PM
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Seasoned DIYer
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240 pooltimer, want to run 110v plug for stero
If you are willing to use a stereo that uses an AC adapter, many adapters are rated 96-264v. Even some direct plug in devices have international spec power supply built in. My 32" LCD TV for example has a 96-264v power supply.
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12-21-2010, 03:11 PM
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240 pooltimer, want to run 110v plug for stero
Quote:
Originally Posted by chicanobear
so there is no way that i could make a neutral? im confident, if there is any tricks i will do it. im capable of taking instruction well.
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There isn't any trick to make a neutral where one does not exist
You need to run another wire or convert the existing wire totally to 120v
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12-21-2010, 04:26 PM
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Member
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240 pooltimer, want to run 110v plug for stero
Maybe the OP just needs a battery-powered radio, lol.
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12-21-2010, 04:49 PM
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An old Tradesmen
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240 pooltimer, want to run 110v plug for stero
We don't aid in unsafe acts.
As far as how dangerous is it. Dangerous enough to kill someone.
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