house electricians here?

[joetama 5,000+ posts]

Well... I would say that if he has to ask this questions he shouldn't be doing his own wiring.

120volts isn't something to be played with.

I would say run some 12 guage romex and put in a dedicated 20 Amp breaker on the 120 leg that has the least amount of motors (heater, fridge, microwave) and pull (amps).

You might have to rewire your whole electric box to get it to be optimal...

Make sure that your two legs are balanced with in 10 amps or less. Just a rule I have learned from some master old electric boys I know.

 

[1loudsuv 10+ year member]

yah most likely ill have someone install a another circuit. hopefully i can find someone cheap. what kind of sucks it isnt my house and i was diong all kinds of reading and it seems that this house was built prior the 1950 and only has 6 breakers total for the whole house. something in the kitchen goes out it also goes out here. hopefully teh home owner will let me add a circuit i just hope it doesnt cost an arm and a leg.

 

[KRD 10+ year member]

Do you rent?

 

[squeak9798 5,000+ posts]

something in the kitchen goes out it also goes out here.

I feel your pain.

My house was built in the early 20's.

Just redid the wiring in my kitchen a month ago because I was tired of the microwave kicking the breaker once a week and killing darn near the entire house //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/furious.gif.fc81ca146dbff91fede3ed290dbc4f4c.gif

 

[ultimate157 5,000+ posts]

Our house was built in the 60's by someone who thought he was an electrician. Switches that do nothing, multiple rooms on same breakers, etc. It sucks when moving electronics around

 

[1loudsuv 10+ year member]

Do you rent?

yes but roommate owns the house i dont mind paying my dues especially when my setup will put a big load on almost any type of outlet