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    wheelieboy2u Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
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    Jul 30, 2012, 11:31 AM
    4 prong 220 appliance from 110?
    Have microwave with 4 prong plug 30 A 220v requirement but only have 110v receptical. Can I go white to white, blk to blk, grn to grn and pull a jumper blk up from range below it on separate circuit? Both circuits are 20A.
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    Jul 30, 2012, 11:33 AM
    No, You are going to need 4 #10's to handle the 30 Amps.
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    Jul 30, 2012, 11:33 AM
    No, since the new microwave needs a 30 amp circuit, and the existing wiring is rated for 20 amp, need to install a new 120/240 volt 30 Amp circuit with all #10 copper wire from the panelboard to the location of the new microwave.
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    Jul 30, 2012, 12:02 PM
    Replies #2 & 3 are your ONLY choice. Please do not try to "make it work" any other way.
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