switch from 120v to 240v new breaker

popwarfour

Well I got 240v 20amp breaker, 10-3 conduit, and 240 outlet.

My switch box is a Square D and I have a few questions about it. From the picture i outlined what I believe to be the Netural Bar and the Ground Bar, can anyone confirm this given the pictures at hand?

thanks again!

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popwarfour

might have answered my own question but,

The Ground bar can either by the same or separate from the Neutral Bar? so its more for organization purposes from what i under stand?

As far as the conduit goes, correct me if im wrong:

-Copper, for ground
-White, for Netural
-Black/Red, for the HOT incoming wires?

So, if I buy 120/240v receptacle like this will I be in business?

For attaching my conduit to the Switch pannel itself;
-Red/Black wires go into the Terminals on the breaker
-White goes to the Neutral Bar in front
-Copper Goes to the small Ground in the back.

Correct?

Abcanfield

The bad thing about that receptacle is that a 120 volt cord will fit in it!

Speedy Petey

In that panel there is no separate neutral and ground bars. They all serve the same purpose.

That receptacle in the link is NOT one you want to use. It is really an obsolete old style device.

With all these posts and bumps I still cannot se where you say what this new 240v receptacle is for. WHAT is it for? And why #10? Isn't this a 20A circuit?
All in all, I am quite confused.

Abcanfield

A receptacle that is rated for 240 volts only would be safer.

Jim Port

The new 240 volt circuit is for an air conditioner. The OP doesn't state whether window shaker or whole house. Since they do say receptacle I would guess window shaker.

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Missouri Bound

Your receptacle has to match the plug. Every plug has a NEMA spec which must be standardized. Stay away from any so called "universal" plug.

Missouri Bound

popwarfour...don't take this the wrong way, but judging by your questions I feel you shouldn't be doing this yourself. Not saying that you can't do it, but if you do it incorrectly you may injure yourself or burn down your house. Get some qualified help with this until you yourself become experienced.

Abcanfield

First things first. How are you installing the wire ? Inside the walls? How do you plan to get the wired onto the panel?

popwarfour

Roger that, haven't made a purchase yet because i wasn't sure. Thanks for that valuable information!
I do not take it the wrong way, electricity is dangerous,
I'm more or less trying to learn all that I can about the process. A experienced friend of mine will be coming to show me how/assist me in the installation. Like I said, I'm completely new to this and, didn't want to come to the table with nothing to show, not my style. I'm trying to find out what I need to buy for this project, essentially. So I appreciate everyone's input.

I only need 2 HOT wires and 1 GROUND. There is no neutral with 240v, unless you are doing the conversion receptacle.