Topic: 220v Help - page 2. (Read 8323 times)
Its quite simple to wire a 30 amp circuit. If you use the above pdus, they use a 3 plug/wire outlet. You use a black/red/white wire setup. You hook the black and red wires up to the 30 amp circuit break, each wire to its own screw. The white wire goes to the neutral bar which is where you'll see all of the other white wires hooked up. Turn off the main breaker, add each wire to its respective screw. Make sure everything is clear. Keeping one arm/hand at your side, turn on the breaker with your other hand. Never use two hands because it forms a path for current to pass through the heart . Using one hand is safer.
Thanks! That power strip is exactly what I am looking for
For anyone else that is interested:
"APC model AP9571. There are a lot of them on ebay for ~$50. Very solidly built. It is 30A so it uses NEMA L6-30P plug. You likely want 30A unit anyways because PDUs are derated 20% to comply with electrical code. 30A unit has 2x12A breakers = 24A usable. 20A unit has 2x8A breakers = 16A usable. Seems there are more used 30A units then 20A units likely because that is what most datacenters use.
Best part. The cable is very thick and 12 feet long. No worries about overheating, or damaging the insulation.
specs & manual:
http://www.apcmedia.com/salestools/ASTE-6Z6JWV_R0_EN.pdf"
Ya i think ill hire an electrician.. Just need to make sure I know exactly what I need done.
I am starting to give the whole 220v thing second thoughts, It sounded Ideal because the breaker was already there and I guess its more efficient, but maybe I should just wire 120v outlets, than I wouldn't need to spend all this extra money trying to get the power from the outlet to the psu.
I am starting to give the whole 220v thing second thoughts, It sounded Ideal because the breaker was already there and I guess its more efficient, but maybe I should just wire 120v outlets, than I wouldn't need to spend all this extra money trying to get the power from the outlet to the psu.
just buy a converter .. its that simple.
Get an electrician.
Even if it works, you might do something wrong and kill someone else.
Even if it works, you might do something wrong and kill someone else.
I suppose something like this would work as its universal:
http://www.amazon.com/Simran-SM-60-110V-250V-Universal-Protection/dp/B003UHYDYO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329077240&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Simran-SM-60-110V-250V-Universal-Protection/dp/B003UHYDYO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329077240&sr=8-1
My main cutoff is outside so I would assume I am safe if that is off?
I went to the hardware store today and picked up two 250v 20amp outlets. But I am still confused about the whole possibility of using a surge protector. I have no idea if they even exist for US style outlets.. If not I guess I would have to wire multiple outlets, but it would be nice to be able to use a surge protector for the surge protection as well as having multiple plugs, any ideas?
I went to the hardware store today and picked up two 250v 20amp outlets. But I am still confused about the whole possibility of using a surge protector. I have no idea if they even exist for US style outlets.. If not I guess I would have to wire multiple outlets, but it would be nice to be able to use a surge protector for the surge protection as well as having multiple plugs, any ideas?
Whenever I mess with 220V I have an old large piece of driftwood that is dried out that I stand on. I also wear 440V Electrician gloves. I also make sure the power is off. Always treat wires like they are live even if they are off.
It is also a very good idea to do everything with one hand if you can.
It is also a very good idea to do everything with one hand if you can.
Old trick, keep one hand behind your back when working in the box and wear shoes. Keeps your heart out of path of least resistance. You might get a painful shock from one part of your hand to another, but it won't kill you.
I have heard that 110v will kill you if you have low skin resistance.
220v kill all skin resistances
220v kill all skin resistances
right and by the way 110 can kill u 2
science
science
From personal experience (I live in Europe) I would suggest you to hire an electrician.
220v can kill you.
220v can kill you.
I live in the US so all our wall outlets besides large appliances are 120v, I would like to setup power through a 220v breaker which I luckly/randomly have a spare 40amp 220v breaker in my box ready to go. I just cannot seem to figure out how to wire this. Yes I should probably hire an electrician, but before I would like to atleast understand what I would need to do and determine if I can do this myself.
Here are some of the questions I have
Can I hookup one wall outlet and use a surge protector? or maybe two outlets with surge protectors to split up the wattage.
If so, I have no idea what type of surge protector to buy, is a US 220v outlet the same as european because those are the only surge protectors I see for 220v application.
To hookup my power supply could I use a plug adapter or would i need new power cords with 220v plugs
Here are some of the questions I have
Can I hookup one wall outlet and use a surge protector? or maybe two outlets with surge protectors to split up the wattage.
If so, I have no idea what type of surge protector to buy, is a US 220v outlet the same as european because those are the only surge protectors I see for 220v application.
To hookup my power supply could I use a plug adapter or would i need new power cords with 220v plugs
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