Timeline for Add 240v Outlet to Apartment Subpanel
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| Jul 9, 2020 at 4:06 | answer | added | ThreePhaseEel | timeline score: 4 | |
| Jul 9, 2020 at 3:51 | comment | added | Homeowner | @ThreePhaseEel - the washer and dryer are two separate, stacked machines. The washer runs at 120v and is plugged in to a traditional outlet, and the dryer is plugged in separately to a 240v outlet. The machines we would ideally use are: thd.co/3gCE9uc | |
| Jul 9, 2020 at 3:28 | comment | added | ThreePhaseEel | @Homeowner -- I'm trying to figure out if your existing feeder has enough capacity to support a washer-dryer, basically. Also, do you have specific appliances in mind already, or would you be willing to look at something a bit more exotic than the norm for dryers? | |
| Jul 9, 2020 at 3:25 | comment | added | ThreePhaseEel | @Homeowner -- when you say "washer/dryer system", I take it you're talking about an apartment-style setup where the dryer plugs into the wall and the washer plugs into the dryer, right? | |
| Jul 9, 2020 at 3:08 | comment | added | Homeowner | @ThreePhaseEel I believe just #10 (there are only 3 receptacles in the kitchen). How does that impact the ability to run a new 240V outlet? | |
| Jul 9, 2020 at 2:58 | comment | added | ThreePhaseEel | How many of those kitchen circuits serve the receptacles above the kitchen countertops? | |
| Jul 9, 2020 at 2:13 | comment | added | Homeowner | @ThreePhaseEel the subpanel serves ~750SF. The circuits are as follows: 1 - empty 2 - empty 3 - Garbage Disposal 4 - empty 5 - Stove 6 - Lights 7 - frigdge 8 - Bathroom 9 - Microwave 10 - Kitchen lights 11 - empty 12 - bedroom | |
| Jul 9, 2020 at 1:22 | comment | added | ThreePhaseEel | How many square feet does the subpanel serve, and what kitchen circuits does it serve for that matter? | |
| Jul 9, 2020 at 0:58 | comment | added | Homeowner | Looking to get a ventless dryer, and water is located next to where I plan to install the washer - so those 3 items aren't an issue. These are condos, and other neighbors have washer/dryer, so that is all good too! Mostly concerned about having enough voltage/amperage to power the washer and dryer... | |
| Jul 9, 2020 at 0:57 | comment | added | JACK | You would also want to check with the landlord because the noise from the washer/dryer would travel to other units and would probably result in complaints. | |
| Jul 9, 2020 at 0:47 | comment | added | Harper - Reinstate Monica | You need six utilities for a washer/dryer: 1) dryer vent outside; 2) water drain; 3) cold water; 4) hot water (usually); 5) 120V power and 6) 240V power. Are you sure you can obtain 1-4? Because 6 is pointless without it... | |
| Jul 9, 2020 at 0:23 | history | edited | Homeowner | CC BY-SA 4.0 |
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| Jul 9, 2020 at 0:21 | comment | added | Ecnerwal | You should verify the feed amperage - a typical dryer outlet is "30A" and the dryer attached to it might draw 24A in use - which would leave only 16A for all your other loads (on each leg) , and that might well be a problem if your feed is only 40A. | |
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