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    Nov 25, 2008, 09:07 PM
    240V Breaker to 120V outlets?
    Hello there, I have an old house with an unused 240V 40amp breaker. I want to run wire from the panel to some shop equipment that only needs 120V. The breakers are pretty old so replacement of one isn't going to happen. Is there a way to only use 120 of the 240?

    Your help will be appreciated.
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    Nov 26, 2008, 04:57 AM
    No, not with a 40A breaker. You cannot have standard 120v receptacles on anything other than a 15 or 20 amp breaker.

    About the only thing you can do it run a 40A circuit to a small sub-panel. This will give you several new spots for new circuits.
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