Can I use a transformer to convert 110v to 240v to power a tool in my shed?
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Can I use a transformer to convert 110v to 240v to power a tool in my shed?
I want to build a backdoor shed next to my house that would house a power tool that requires 240v AC. I have an outside 110v outlet that sits on a 15Amp breaker. Can I power my tool by feeding 110v from the outside outlet using a heavy duty extension cord to a transformer like this and then connect the tool to the transformer? How do I calculate from the specs of the tool whether or not the 15Amp breaker would be enough and what sort of extension cord and transformer I would need?
Or is this totally crazy? :-)
Or is this totally crazy? :-)
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I have an outside 110v outlet that sits on a 15Amp breaker.
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you will need a subpanel in the shed.
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No, the subpanel would need to be from the main panel. If the shed is joined to your house you could remove the receptacle from the box and convert the feed to 240 volts. For reasons of code the circuit would need a ground wire.
The problem is if the shed is not attached to the house it can only have one feed. You'd need 120v for lights and receptacles so you couldn't run a second feed for 240v. However a feed to a single 120/240 subpanel would be within code. If the shed is attached to the house you can have as many feeds as you want.
Transformers are expensive and on a 15 amp 120v circuit you would reduce the amps to 7.5a/240 volts, probably not enough to start/run your tool.
The problem is if the shed is not attached to the house it can only have one feed. You'd need 120v for lights and receptacles so you couldn't run a second feed for 240v. However a feed to a single 120/240 subpanel would be within code. If the shed is attached to the house you can have as many feeds as you want.
Transformers are expensive and on a 15 amp 120v circuit you would reduce the amps to 7.5a/240 volts, probably not enough to start/run your tool.