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    Jul 12, 2008, 10:02 AM
    220 4 wire outlet in my garage
    I have a 220 4 wire outlet in my garage that I want to change to a 3 wire 220 outlet to power a welder. How do I do this?
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    Jul 12, 2008, 11:05 AM
    What amperage is the circuit?
    What size wire is it?

    "220v" is technically incorrect (240v, or 120/240v, is more accurate), and it is only half the equation. Amperage is the other half.
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