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    Mar 5, 2016, 09:36 PM
    Wiring a tanning bed in my home
    What materials are needed to wire this Tanning Bed in my home. It is a 220 volt / 20 amp circuit breaker / 20 amp NEMA 6-20R receptacle. What size double pole breaker would I need? What size of electric wire would I need? Thank you
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    Mar 5, 2016, 11:51 PM
    Twenty amp double breaker, 12/2 Romex cable with ground, box, 20 amp receptacle and cover plate.
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    Mar 6, 2016, 05:23 AM
    Good morning,

    From your previous post you were just changing out the existing tanning bed and dropping from 240, 30 A to 120 20 amp. What changed?

    Also, please keep you posts together rather than opening a new post.
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    Mar 6, 2016, 05:48 AM
    I would hate to pay the hydro bill for that bed !
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    Mar 6, 2016, 06:05 PM
    Quote Originally Posted by donf View Post
    Good morning,

    From your previous post you were just changing out the existing tanning bed and dropping from 240, 30 A to 120 20 amp. What changed?

    Also, please keep you posts together rather than opening a new post.
    Sorry, My first time using this site. We have changed our minds and what to install a different tanning bed. What materials are needed to wire this Tanning Bed in my home. It is a 220 volt / 20 amp circuit breaker / 20 amp NEMA 6-20R receptacle. What size double pole breaker would I need? What size of electric wire would I need? Thank you,
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    Mar 6, 2016, 11:44 PM
    Please see the first response on this post.

    You need a 20 Amp double breaker. 12/2 w/g cable. A device box big enough to accommodate the receptacle and cable.

    A 20 amp receptacle ( the Nema receptacle) and cover plate.
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    Mar 8, 2016, 09:56 AM
    If you intend to do this yourself, be aware that the installation instructions are required to be followed by the electrical code. In as much as the gentlemen on this site are very knowledgeable, the installation instructions may require a different wire size or type than those mentioned which should be followed.
    Also applying for an electrical permit (if in USA) is not just a good idea but may invalidate your homeowners insurance should you decide not to...
    Good luck,
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