How should I convert 220 volt to 110?

[McToker]

After many delays, we're finally making progress on our new grow room. The framing is just about done and soon we'll be ready to wire it.

We have an un-used 220 volt outlet next to the new room. We'd like to convert this to two seperate 110 volt outlets so we can run the window Air Conditioner on one and lighting/fans on the other.

A quick search on-line showed that we can either have it re-wired into two 110 circuits or buy an adapter. Durn if we can't find the adapter. Everything seems geared towards traveling abroad.

We don't mind rewiring "at the outlet" as long as it doesn't involve running new wire from the fuse panel.

Can anyone help us out here?

Thanks,

McTokers

McToker Reviewed by McToker on 10-20-2009. How should I convert 220 volt to 110? After many delays, we're finally making progress on our new grow room. The framing is just about done and soon we'll be ready to wire it. We have an un-used 220 volt outlet next to the new room. We'd like to convert this to two seperate 110 volt outlets so we can run the window Air Conditioner on one and lighting/fans on the other. A quick search on-line showed that we can either have it re-wired into two 110 circuits or buy an adapter. Durn if we can't find the adapter. Everything Rating: 5

[JackdaWack]

Simplest way to do it and probably the best is to find the wire that goes into the fuse pannel and set it up so its 120v, u can either tap into an existing 120v fuse or u can pick one up at homedepot and wire up a new one. Since your swapping the voltage at the source your likely to have the best results. Then you can buy a 120v wall socket and wire that up. I never liked the idea of using adapters and such since your going to be running a decent amount of power. You can use the wiring that is already in place. It's pretty strait forward, if u have any problems do a search on how to wire a new fuse in the panel and the wall socket should come with instructions if u dont know how to do it already, worse case have some one do it for you.

[Mississippi Steve]

Have an electrician install a sub panel, with an appropriate breaker in the main panel so you don't burn your house down.

1 foot of good wire beats hell out of a mile of firehose.

[DreadedHermie]

A quick search on-line showed that we can either have it re-wired into two 110 circuits or buy an adapter.

This what you're after?

30 Amp 240V Power Box - Plantlighting Hydroponics

[Frickr]

to convert from the 240v to 120 volt you will have to change the breaker. most states will require you to call an electrician to do this sort of work. it is easy enough to do just requires popping off the cover popping out the breaker and replacing it with a 120 volt breaker.

theres 3 wires that come into your main panel, 2 hot wires and 1 neutral wire. the 2 hot wires will equal 240 volt and by using the neutral you split that giving you 120. you cant simply replace the plug as the 2 wires you have coming into the plug will be off both the A and B phase. to convert to 120 volt you need to have either the A or the B phase running on the hot wire (black wire) from your panel to your plug, then your grounding conductor (white wire) hooking into the neutral wire in your panel.

this post is strictly informational, i accept no responsibility for any accidents, fires, electrical shocks or burns from anyone attempting this themselves. when in doubt call a professional, no sence burning your house down trying to save a few nickels. there is a differance between wiring something, and wiring it right. if you dont have the knowledge, and degree in your hand, you should not attempt this. once again, call a professional, it would be all of a half hour job.

[the image reaper]

pat attention to Mississippi Steve's answer, he is a professional electrical contractor, and knows what he's talking about ... :thumbsup:

[McToker]

Wow! I didn't think the adapter would be so much. Don't really need a timer built in. It seems like the bill from the electrician ought to be far less than the $250 for the adapter.

Thanks to all for your input.

[DreadedHermie]

Loose lips sink ships.


Adapter got no lips.


Hermie the Discreet.

[JackdaWack]

Honestly, doing it yourself is hard to screw up, 3 wires at each end, only issue is if u do manage to screw it up ur going to start a fire. It takes a very small amount of electrical knowledge to do this, if u havent got any dont do it. Calling an electrician in to do the work is a great idea, but u need to make sure u have everything concealed when he comes, best to do it now while your still putting things together, he may not realize what the plug and room is for.
Doing something as simple as changing the voltage in the breaker and re-wiring a socket shouldn't cost more then 100 bucks and an half hour worth of his time.

[jhonijim]

go down to home depot they sell an adapter that turns the 220 plug on a generator in to multiple 110 it shouldnt be that expensive.

or try this one
Coleman 3ft., 10-Gauge Generator Cord w/Y Adapter | Generator Cordsets + Plugs | Northern Tool + Equipment

-also US 220 is miss labled as two phase its acutlly split phase there is a difference:thumbsup: