Ask Experts Questions for FREE Help !
Ask
    honey do's Avatar
    honey do Posts: 1, Reputation: 1
    New Member
    		  
    #1

    Feb 27, 2008, 07:34 AM
    In Home Outlets
    I'm get ready to install a sauna and it suggest that I use a 20amp outlet versus the normal 15amp that come standard in homes today. Do I need an electrician or can I do this myself by converting/changing out the circuit breaker?
    Stratmando's Avatar
    Stratmando Posts: 11,188, Reputation: 508
    Uber Member
    		  
    #2

    Feb 27, 2008, 07:59 AM
    If it is 14 Gauge wire, you can't increase breaker to 20 amps, without increasing wire size to #12. If #12 already receptacle can be changed, with power off.
    ballengerb1's Avatar
    ballengerb1 Posts: 27,378, Reputation: 2280
    Home Repair & Remodeling Expert
    		  
    #3

    Feb 27, 2008, 08:04 AM
    Check the power requirements from the manufacturer carefully. Most saunas require 240 volts and not a standard 120. You may need to do much more than you had planned.
Not your question? Ask your question View similar questions
 

Question Tools Search this Question
Search this Question:

Advanced Search

Add your answer here.


Check out some similar questions!

New outlets [ 6 Answers ]

How many outlets per new circuit?

Outlets went out [ 2 Answers ]

I have 4 outlets in my house that previously worked yesterday, they went out. No fuses were tripped. The outlets still have power to them and the tester I am using is telling me that the hot/ground are reversed. How can this be when they worked for years and how can I fix the Problem? Also the...

Outlets outside [ 1 Answers ]

My outlet outside the house doesn't work. So how do I fix it or find out how to repair it

Adding outlets to older (50's) home [ 1 Answers ]

Supposing no upgrades need to occur with my homes main panel, what is a fair appraisal of how much it would cost to add a 220 outlet and breaker for a dryer and a few 120 outlets for a home office? Attic and basement are open and unfinished, so access shouldn't be too much of an issue. Also, if I...

Electrical Outlets in Home [ 2 Answers ]

:( Help... All the electrical outlets on the left side of my home stopped working after using the vacuum in one of those outlets. Everything on that side stopped while vacuuming. I checked the breaker box and all looks fine, Which should be my next steps. My home is a little over a year old. I...

View more questions Search