It would depend on the load. Many 240V loads do not require a neutral. You are thinking of sub panel codes.
For sub panels, the codes have "recently" changed regarding detached structures, but the 4th wire (EGC) for subs in the same structure have remained the same for as long as I can remember.
Like the others have said, it depends on the circuit and the load. The whole "the code has changed for '220' " thing is a complete mis-nomer.Speedy Petey---have the codes remained the same over the years? Does the new circuit need four wires? two power one neutral and a ground?
Is this a continuation of this thread?
http://www.diychatroom.com/f18/so-suddenly-im-handyman-167777/#post1082557
Then why not say this from the start, as opposed to vaguely saying you "need to move a 240V junction box" and asking if you should use "heavy duty romex"? This little detail would have eliminated confusion and cleared things up.No, this is for me. In my utility room I'm wanting to move the dryer from one wall to the other.
Then why not say this from the start, as opposed to vaguely saying you "need to move a 240V junction box" and asking if you should use "heavy duty romex"? This little detail would have eliminated confusion and cleared things up.
Moving the dryer from one wall to the other location will be more than just simple task due you will have to fish in new conductors from the exsting junction box to the new dryer location however the key issue is the exsting conductors if you have full 4 conductor then it is not a issue but with 3 conductors ( including ground ) then you will have to fish in the whole thing from load centre.No, this is for me. In my utility room I'm wanting to move the dryer from one wall to the other.
The realtor can take his own risks - but not with my skin or liability.
Is that baseboard heater still functioning ? if so what other circuit is used with that baseboard heater and don't be suprise if you run into second baseboard heater which it can share with this one. that is kinda pretty common with med size and smaller baseboard heaters but large one llike 8 footers and longer useally are on it own circuit.Well, I'm not moving the junction box for the dryer. I'm using a separate 20A 240 circuit that I'm pulling from a thermostat/spst junction box that used to feed a large baseboard heater in the same room. That way I'll still have 240V on the original wall, plus 240V on a new circuit on the garage wall. I'm thinking that may come in handy sometime as I am looking at buying a big air compressor and two 240V outlets on separate circuits will be just what I need.
