I have enclosed my screened porch to create more living space(Florida Room). I am using a single zone mini split ductless heat pump for heating and cooling. It has been calculated that I need a 12,000 BTU unit. However, most of these units are available in 110 volts and 220 volts. The 220 models...

I find that much of Europe uses 220V 50 cycle AC, while USA uses 110-120v 60 cycle AC. Why is this so, and does the 50 to 60 cycle variance cause significant problems? Thanks, Bob

I need help making a temporary 220 volt outlet cord. I have the female 220 v receptacle and two extension cords. I need this to connect a window AC. The electrician cannot come until mid next week. It is very hot here. He told me to put one these cords together for a temporary fix. He warned...

I have a Dayton 1/3 H.P. motor Model no. 4M099C. It is a 220-230 volt motor. There are four wires coming from the motor. The purple is marked common, the black marked high, the blue marked med. And the red marked low. I want to connect these to run on 220. How do I go about connecting common and...

I want to install a 220 volt wall heater. The feed line has a red, black, white and copper ground. The heater only has a red, black and ground. What do I do with the white (common) line?