How to Wire a 240 Volt Outlet - DIY Install a 220 Volt Outlet - NEMA 6-20 20 AMP Circuit Breaker HD

NEMA 6-20 Outlet on Amazon - http://amzn.to/2GAtxuy Wire Stripper Tool on Amazon - https://amzn.to/32cU1Ms Multimeter on Amazon - https://amzn.to/33ldThR In this video, I walk through the steps of wiring a 240v outlet for use with a Craftsman 4.5 HP air compressor. Many people still refer to 220 volts, however, my understanding is that we're pulling (2) 120-volt lines together out of phase which brings us to 240 volts. The motor on this compressor draws 16 amps. For this job I used 12-2 wire (12 gauge), a NEMA 6-20 outlet, and a 20 amp 2 pole breaker. Please use caution any time you're working with electricity. If you are not comfortable working with electricity please do not attempt this project. Consult the manual for specifications on current draw and distance. Some devices will require a heaver breaker and possibly heavier gauge wire. Someone pointed out that my previous version of this video was posted at a low quality, so I'm re-porting at the higher resolution. NEMA 6-20 Outlet on Amazon - http://amzn.to/2GAtxuy Wire Stripper Tool on Amazon - https://amzn.to/32cU1Ms Multimeter on Amazon - https://amzn.to/33ldThR Click here to subscribe http://bit.ly/ngdysub1 and don't forget to select the notification bell! Mark Jenkins is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com Disclaimer: Due to factors beyond the control of Mark Jenkins, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. Mark Jenkins assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. Mark Jenkins recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of Mark Jenkins, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not Mark Jenkins.