How-To 220v/240v 4 Prong to a 3 Prong Outlet for a Welder & Test Voltages w/Multimeter! 4K HD

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Stuck with a 4 prong #dryer style 220v/#240v outlet and want to swap in a more useful 3 prong outlet to plug in your #welder, air compressor, or other tools? This video walks you though the process safely in addition to showing how to test the voltages with a digital multimeter!
Hopefully you find this video useful. It seems there are a number of videos that kind of do the same thing but most seem to be of low quality and that makes it kind of hard to see what is going on. I filmed this in 4k so hopefully everything is much clearer and easier to follow.
Another option instead of changing out the outlet and if you plan to use the dryer between welding, or welding between drying, is to utilize an outlet adapter such as amzn.to/3T0A0GE.
Check out the z1lla shop on my website at www.z1lla.com/shop :D There are a lot more products coming soon so check back often! Thank you!
Quick walkthrough video of the following:
* How-to setup and use a digital multimeter and use it to test your 220v/240v 4 prong outlet voltages.
* How-to cut power to the outlet at the exterior/outdoor circuit breaker.
* How-to verify outlet is no longer powered.
* How-to replace the 4 prong 220v/240v 30 amp outlet (for a dryer/etc) with a 3 prong 220v/240v 50 amp outlet (for a welder, air compressor, etc).
* How-to restore power to the outlet at the exterior/outdoor circuit breaker.
* How-to test your new 220v/240v 3 prong outlet voltages.
* Verify welder works as expected plugged into the newly installed 3 prong outlet.
Item(s) in Video:
* Tekpower Mastech MS8268 Digital AC/DC Auto/Manual Range Digital Multimeter Meter - amzn.to/36v1r5u
* ELEGRP 50 Amps 250V Flush Mounting Power Outlet, NEMA 6-50R Receptacle, Straight Blade Welder Outlet, Heavy Duty, Grounding, 2 Pole 3 Wire, UL Listed, 1 Pack - amzn.to/3tprV1p
* ENERLITES 66300-BK 30 Amp Dryer Receptacle Outlet, NEMA 14-30R | Residential Commercial Industrial Grade, Outdoor/Indoor, 3-Pole, 4 Wire, (10,8,6,4) AWG, UL Listed | 125/250V, 66300-BK-Black - amzn.to/3tn5j1t
* Weldpro 200 Amp Inverter Multi Process Welder with 3 Year Warranty Dual Voltage 220V/110V Mig/Tig/Arc Stick 3 in 1 welder/welding machine (similar to the Titanium 200) - amzn.to/3CWBBn6
NOTE: I am NOT a licensed electrician and following the advice found in this video is to be done at your own discretion and I am to not be held accountable for any good or bad results of your work that may or may not occur :)
Enjoy!
00:00 - Start
00:20 - Intro
01:59 - Setup Digital Multimeter
02:42 - Test 4 Prong Outlet (240v)
03:57 - Cut Power at Breaker
05:15 - Test 4 Prong Outlet (0v)
06:05 - Remove 4 Prong Outlet
10:31 - Install 3 Prong Outlet
21:54 - Energize Power at Breaker
22:33 - Test 3 Prong Outlet (240v)
23:44 - Plug in Welder & Test
24:28 - Outro
25:18 - The End :D
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@KevinCoop1 10 ай бұрын

I’m a retired Electrical Design Engineer that worked for contractors for 35 years. I’ve read the comments that were made. This is my comment. This video, other than a few very minor terminology words, has one very minor statement error. This video shows correctly doing the task and is 100% NEC compliant. The only incorrect statement was, “the wire is larger because it is 240 volt”. Conductor insulation is based on voltage. Conductor size is based on amperes. It must be able to carry required amps at temperature lower than the insulation starts to degrade. Very well done Sir! Respectfully, Kevin

@D3RPZILLA 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and knowledge! :)

@D3RPZILLA 10 ай бұрын

I previously, while in the Navy, worked on electronics... troubleshoot and repaired multi-layered circuit boards from various aircraft systems (ie, FA-18, F-14s, EA6B, etc) but never worked as an "electrician" on things like home wiring and what not so always learning :)

@KevinCoop1 10 ай бұрын

@@D3RPZILLA Two different worlds with one thing in common. Moving electrons. Any questions, ask.

@D3RPZILLA 10 ай бұрын

@@KevinCoop1 thank you 🙏

@Marketman85 11 күн бұрын

Thanks for the video I appreciate it. I have never seen a breaker box outside for a house

@D3RPZILLA 11 күн бұрын

@scootermanadventures1810 haha no problem. All of the main breakers here are outside and then the main sub panel with all the various home breakers is inside the garage.

@johngreene8635 8 ай бұрын

Awesome video, exactly the circuit configuration I need, 220 VAC four wires to three wires. I am up and running, thank you very much!!

@D3RPZILLA 8 ай бұрын

Nice!! Glad it helped! :)

@travisbendele3145 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much. That is very helpful.

@rickylee2477 11 ай бұрын

I’ve only seen a solid wire like that used to ground the metal box or metal cover . I’ve never seen one run directly to a receptacle.

@djcrash1104 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. That’s just what I needed.

@D3RPZILLA 2 жыл бұрын

No problem, hope it helps!

@equisequis.55 Жыл бұрын

thanks for the verification. i just want to make sure that the neutral wire is not used for my welder. i kinda knew that, but just wanted to verify that. Thanks for posting.

@D3RPZILLA Жыл бұрын

I run my welder off the plug exactly how I configured it in the video and it runs great :)

@joelgrenier2223 Жыл бұрын

you save my life xD

@D3RPZILLA Жыл бұрын

Haha, nice lol

@graymatters6155 Жыл бұрын

Imagine a scenario, your electricity goes out, it’s thundering and lightning outside. Do you want to change your breaker box but it’s out in the rain lol.

@D3RPZILLA Жыл бұрын

Lol.. all of the main panels are outside here. The sub panel with all of the individual room breakers is in the garage.

@ianmccabe9020 5 ай бұрын

We all live the same lives, same thing im doing with the same exact welder😂

@D3RPZILLA 5 ай бұрын

Haha! Nice, lol. Sadly I've had so little time I've only used the welder a handful of times lol.

@mikelove9832 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I got the same kind of deal my grage has 3prong dryer 220v outlet ! Want to flip it over to 220 v welder out let ? The welder i have runs on 120 but all my 120 out lets in the grage are on the same line so if i run all my lights and thing the welder pop off the braker . So the 220v is on one line . Thinking to flip it to a 220v welder outlet so in the future i can run a 220 v welder or so on ! Once i do that i can get a step down plug from 220v to 120v so for now i can run my 120 welder ! My out let has two red wires one white wire and one green that is screwed to the metal box ! Allso do i go with the same 3 prong that you used ? or 4 . Thanks for your help and Time !✌😎 PS can still run your welder on 120 ?

@D3RPZILLA 2 жыл бұрын

So your garage has a dedicated 220 circuit but the outlet is a 3 prong dryer outlet (with the kind of angled terminals?) instead of the straight terminals like the welder outlet? They do sell adapters that take a 3 prong dryer outlet to a 3 prong straight terminal outlet (welders, etc) like this amzn.to/3F1Alym, if you don't plan to change the outlet itself. As for your 120v welder, to use it on the 240v circuit you would need some kind of step down transformer or you will pop/destroy the welder even if you use an adapter to plug it into the 240 outlet... something that can handle the draw and power requirements of the welder, similar to amzn.to/3FYPaTP, as an example. Unsure of what power consumption your welder uses so you would need to check that, and also verify the correct plug adapters to plug the transformer into the 240v outlet you end up running. As for your wiring it sounds like both red wires are hot (mine are red and black), the white is neutral, and the green is ground. I assume the green is capped off or something as you have a 3 prong outlet currently. And yes my welder can run 220 and 110. If I want to run it 110 there is a switch on the welder I flip to 110 and then it came with an adapter plug I would plug the 220 plug into the adapter which has a 110 end on it :)

@zog382 Жыл бұрын

Im curious why you didnt use an adapter so you could keep the standard plug?

@D3RPZILLA Жыл бұрын

I never plan to have a dryer or appliance in my garage so a welder style plug just made more sense for me. I'm sure everyone's situation is different though!

@Derpherppington 5 ай бұрын

I got the same problem with titanium 170 but I need to use the dryer too. Is it possible to brand it so u can have two different outlets. But 120v is more than enough for me it’s blow thru 1/8” thick materials like nothing

@D3RPZILLA 5 ай бұрын

Heya! I'd suggest picking up an adapter cable perhaps. Will you be using the dryer more often or the welder? If planning to use the dryer the most you could go with something like a dryer outlet 14-30 to a welder outlet 6-50 adapter (such as something like this, amzn.to/3T0A0GE). So, you would keep your dryer outlet, use the dryer as usual, and when you want to run the welder, unplug the dryer, plug in the adapter, and then plug in the welder. You would of course want to make sure not to exceed outlet or breaker amp rating.

@Rubo7 2 жыл бұрын

I have a question? I still need my 4 prong for my dryer but my welder outlet is the same like yours. What would I do with the neutrul on the extension cord?

@D3RPZILLA 2 жыл бұрын

Is the outlet u have now a dryer outlet? You could grab an adapter that goes from 4 prong to welder style and plug that in for when u need the 3 prong. Something like this should work but def look into it more, I just did a quick search: ONETAK NEMA L14-30P 6-50R Compact 240V 30 Amp Twist Lock 4 Prong Male Plug to 3 Prong Female Receptacle Generator Welder Dryer EV Charger Power Cord Adapter Connector smile.amazon.com/dp/B07WD1SFD6/ref=cm_sw_r_apan_glt_i_STQRFSFE1TD1583BNVAM

@Rubo7 2 жыл бұрын

@@D3RPZILLA yes I do have an adapter and did everything correct. I have 240v on red and black, 120v on ground and red/black. When I turn my welder on the fan works but when I press the trigger on my mig gun the wheel doesn't spin? I just purchased a lincoln 180 mig today. Do you think it's the welder with the issue or power?

@D3RPZILLA 2 жыл бұрын

@@Rubo7 power sounds right otherwise it wouldn't come on. Sounds like an issue with the wire feed.. u have it set up for correct polarity (depending on of doing flux or not)? This video has some stuff he does working on the wire feed issue with the welder may be helpful, kzfaq.info/get/bejne/btepoLKKptS9YKc.html

@djcrash1104 2 жыл бұрын

@@Rubo7 check the tension on the wire wheel.

@wanesweb Жыл бұрын

Thank you brother well done I have the same Exact issue and the same welder I will like in subscribe thanks for your effort I hope you're doing some stuff on the welder too be blessed

@D3RPZILLA Жыл бұрын

Thank you! I've done a few small projects with the welder but am still learning :D To many things to learn and do and to little time! haha.

@ArnoldStafford 9 ай бұрын

@@D3RPZILLA9th

@user-ko5oi7uo9f 9 ай бұрын

the movie is good but is long .thank you

@D3RPZILLA 9 ай бұрын

Thank you! I'm working on improving my video quality and length so hopefully timing and pacing will continue to improve! :)

@RaceMentally 2 жыл бұрын

im trying to go from a 3 prong to 4 prong. How do i do that?

@D3RPZILLA 2 жыл бұрын

Really depends on which specific 4 prong you are moving to. Just need to Google the specific plug you want to go to for the wiring and then swap outlets and wire it as per wiring diagram for the outlet :)

@RaceMentally 2 жыл бұрын

@@D3RPZILLA hired an electrician this morning. Needing to swap out one of my 3 plugs at the shop for a 4 wire 50amp Rv service. Needing to play my motorhome in at my shop.

@D3RPZILLA 2 жыл бұрын

@@RaceMentally Awesome! Always the best choice.. I'm usually just to cheap, haha :D Hopefully everything working great now for you!

@wanesweb Жыл бұрын

Good stuff in the comments too Perio. Has anybody done a video of taking A120 From A220 The 220 that I'm converting is ou Outside used for RV I would like to put a another Outlet out there with 120 just so I have a 120 plug out there I think I know how to do it but I'd like someone to show me LOL thank you

@davidcedar6529 11 ай бұрын

Have to change breaker, from double to single. DO NOT connect your Red wire, at either end. Just tape the ends good with electric tape. You may want to hook a 220 back up one day.

@baybeejayy21 Жыл бұрын

Will this 4 to 3 conversion work for a dryer?

@D3RPZILLA Жыл бұрын

Well.. this is going FROM a dyer style plug TO a 3 prong welder style plug. Is your dryer a 220v 3 prong plugged dryer that matches this 3 prong outlet setup?

@baybeejayy21 Жыл бұрын

@@D3RPZILLA not sure really. My house has a 4 prong connection, but the dryer I just purchased has a 3 prong cord connection.

@comodice905 Жыл бұрын

Why du u ask bub

@bigf1ip Жыл бұрын

Does anyone know if this 4 to 3 conversion work for UK/European 3 wire 240v appliances?

@D3RPZILLA Жыл бұрын

Not sure on Euro stuff, sorry :-/

@davidcedar6529 11 ай бұрын

NO, UK/Europe is DC, USA is AC. Not sure what appliance you are asking about, BUTT NO it will not work.

@KevinCoop1 10 ай бұрын

@@davidcedar6529. No they are not DC. THE Uk/ European system is 400/230 volts 50Hz AC. Most residences get 1 hot, 1 neutral off of the three phase 4 wire system. Some countries put 3 phase in the residences.

@graymatters6155 Жыл бұрын

Why on gods green earth is your breaker box outside?

@leorael4497 Жыл бұрын

What size of breaker are you using ?

@D3RPZILLA Жыл бұрын

40A I believe.

@comodice905 Жыл бұрын

50 amp bub

@Mrv1960 3 ай бұрын

You need a 50 amp breaker to match your outlet. I am sure that it’s a code violation. Here in Canada you can’t do that.

@Lovechangestheworld1 Жыл бұрын

You could have live wire with that common white feeling back. You should’ve disconnected the white at the panel as well.

@Lovechangestheworld1 Жыл бұрын

That is what you tested for when you were checking for backfeeding through the common.

@SirDadbod Жыл бұрын

isnt that called open neutral and dangerous?,,,,because the neutral becomes hot now since its not feeding back to load balance?...

@rickeykeeton4770 Жыл бұрын

@@SirDadbod I was thinking the bare ground should be the one isolated.

@KevinCoop1 10 ай бұрын

It is better to leave the white conductor connected at the neutral/ground bar. That way it will not have induced or phantom voltage on it.

@wanesweb Жыл бұрын

A very disappointed brother you didn't make your straight slots straight lol

@D3RPZILLA Жыл бұрын

Lol

@barntt 2 жыл бұрын

NOPE use the white for Neutral (like it was wired before you touched it at 9:10) and put the BARE SAFETY GROUND or Green wire on one of the 4 mounting screws for the outlet (like it was wired before you touched it at 9:24). But it's your house

@D3RPZILLA Жыл бұрын

Unsure what specs you are looking at? Every electrical wiring diagram I've found shows the white neutral gray wire as being UNUSED when using the 3 prong 220 outlet, the bare ground wire going to the top ground prong, the black hot wire to x prong, and red hot wire to y prong. I see no where anywhere mention of using the neutral wire as a ground for the 3 prong outlet and everyone caps it and tucks it back into the box unused. I've been using my outlet for almost a year now with zero issues.

@kevinmccarley2674 Жыл бұрын

The white should go to natural. The ground should go to the metal housing. You probably have to drill and screw it. That 4th wire ground is just a extra safety. Not as thick as the ground you connected. Which should have been the natural. Im sure it's running hot! If you wire a 4 prong generator to a three prong welder. 2 Hots to the hot. The white neutral to the ground plug. The fourth ground should be run out of the box. And connected to a ground rod running into the earth. All for safety! The welder should be grounded also! Especially if on rubber or plastic tires. Welders should have metal casters. I figured that out by getting buzzed while welding. First I touched my ear against what I was welding. Got shocked. Then I leaned my arm on the metal. Got shocked again. Took my welder all apart. Trying to find a short. Couldn’t find any thing wrong with it. Started reading supposed to be self grounding. But I put. Plastic wheels on it. So I got steel wheels. And a ground rod. To ground it to. The steel casters probably would have been ok. It was a triple phase 220 volt welder. I'll tell you what! It buzzed me good! Better safe than sorry!

@KevinCoop1 10 ай бұрын

Wrong! He has done it absolutely correct. The yoke is grounded by the strap as shown in the video.

@MarioRamirez-kv4ii Жыл бұрын

The question is not whether your welder will work, the question isvwhat is going to happen if your welder has an internal malfunction ...there is a reason why nuetral is not ground and ground is not nuetral ...alternating current (AC) needs a nuetral to safety travel back to the box and a ground to travel to ground when something goes wrong

@KevinCoop1 10 ай бұрын

Incorrect. The neutral (grounded conductor in NEC) is for the purpose of supplying 120 volts to some parts of an appliance that also requires 240 volts. Example, dryer light and motor is 120 volts and the heater is 240 volt. Same thing with ranges.

@thomasjones1778 Жыл бұрын

too much talking. less is best. just saying......

@D3RPZILLA Жыл бұрын

Lol, I agree :D haha

@charliynicholls3724 Жыл бұрын

Dude you talk way too much!....

@D3RPZILLA Жыл бұрын

Haha, yeah, working on improving for sure.

@gregprescan7597 Жыл бұрын

Your video illustrates why unqualified persons should not attempt to perform electrical work! Please hire a licensed electrician to correct this installation including sizing the EGC,, conductor sizing, and sizing overcurrent protective device for specific load. This video is a variety of NEC violations!

@D3RPZILLA Жыл бұрын

No clue how, lol. I followed every wiring schematic and diagram on how to wire up the 3 prong 220 outlet. The outlet was already a 220 outlet with it's own dedicated 220 panel with proper gauge wiring for my requirements, the outlet I swapped to was sized correctly to my panel and my workload, and the outlet was wired up as per all wiring diagrams I've seen.

@royalspin Жыл бұрын

What specific violations are you referring to ? The wire gauge is fine, The conductors are correct and the outlet for the welding machine is also correct which is a NEMA 50 most commonly used for welders. There's another way to wire it using the neutral wire if that's what you're talking about.

@gregprescan7597 Жыл бұрын

@@royalspinNational Electrical Code Article 630 covers specific requirements for electric welder circuits, also follow grounding and bonding requirements in Article 250, Overcurrent Protective Devices requirements in Article 240. But first take time to read Electrical Theory Basics by Mike Holt. The National Electrical Code provides for the very minimum for safety of persons (electric shock) and property (fire).

@LiveInTheNow247 Жыл бұрын

Shut up, you are just trying to sound smart and be a know it all.