Selectible outlets retrofit into a garage (lemmy.ca)

submitted 1 year ago by CanadianCorhen@lemmy.ca to c/woodworking@lemmy.ca

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My garage has an AC, which is never used (its so wasteful to heat and cool the room! prefer just to put on a fan) Thinking that if i install a unit like this, i can break this in to two separate 20 amps circuits for outlets, or use the AC if i feel the need. https://www.amazon.ca/Baomain-Universal.../dp/B08HWM7CMR/

Anyone do something similar?

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[-] AngryMulbear@lemmy.ca 1 points 11 months ago

Ground wires in Canada are un-insulated, and not rated to carry continuous current. Huge electrical code violation doing this.

Better off just converting one of the hot wires to a neutral (tag the wire with white tape please), and moving the circuit to a single pole breaker.

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