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    Nov 16, 2009, 07:15 PM
    220v outlet
    Can I install a 220v outlet using a double pole 110v breaker?
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    Nov 16, 2009, 07:47 PM

    What?
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    Nov 16, 2009, 07:59 PM
    If you are talking about the type of breaker that fits in a single breaker slot but has two switches... no, you can't. You need to have a hot leg from each side of the buss, and a breaker like you (assume) are talking about has both on the same buss.
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