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    Jun 10, 2007, 07:02 AM
    Window air conditioner
    How do I connect the 3 wires to a circuit breaker for 220V from a window air conditioner.
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    Jun 10, 2007, 07:04 AM
    Quote Originally Posted by wallepoid
    How do I connect the 3 wires to a circuit breaker for 220V from a window air conditioner.
    Wiring a window air conditioner - 3 wire - 220V - circuit breaker
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    Jun 10, 2007, 09:03 AM
    If done properly, red and black go to a double pole breaker and bare or white go to the ground strip. This is for 240V circuit, if ac is 120 volt you will make the unit give up its smoke :p
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