Adding 220 volts, how hard is it?

that was the first place I went, got a message.....
"Sorry, but you are looking for something that isn't here."

 

I took it as the advice. Although it is an area to be extremely cautious about.

All you gotta do is talk with an electrician (phone?) and he'll know the codes in your area. Ask him what you asked here and then you have a base line on which to start. Maybe you can do most of the work yourself and have him inspect it for a nominal fee. Then you got 220, its safe and you don't gotta worry about insurance.

 

is it the question or the advice that bugs you? I have a book, I am online and probably will do this myself. I want to do it once, and do it right. (electrical work is the one area some rodders opt-out. and to be completely honest, residential wiring is a bit intimidating to me)

 

Your city or county building department. They are reasonable
but vary in cost from city to city. A sketch of your garage with
circuit placement and breaker and wire size. Smile and be
a bit helpless and the issueing person will usually help you
through the process. The fees cover the inspectors time.
If you have an electrition do it they will pull the permit.

 

Insurance and safety are the 2 things that I would be concerned about.

Insurance- I'm not sure about your laws over there, but it is a consideration you need to think about.

Safety- Would you be happy to have your kids, or your friends kids get fried because you were too tight to fork out for a registered sparky?

Not having a go at you man, but if your not 100% certain, then maybe you should get someone in who has their trade ticket.

 

220 is an old term,almost all single homes are supplied with 120/240 volts today.
If you don't have a clue,get estimtes from a qualified electrician.

 

in Europe house current is 220-240v so its not that dangerous.....

Beaulieu