Electric help is much needed. Thanks in advance

[Inkster]

Okay I have a double 30 amp 220v breaker going into my garage. All the outlets are v110; however, I have two dual 600w lumatek that are wired for 220v. So I atleast need one or two ( I might have to put an 220v ac in there too) 220v outlets. How should I wire this? I'll show you what I'm working with...

Should I attach the circuit board or just used what's already wired and make two 220v outlets?

 

[rhinoman 1]

Hey inkster how bout just installing a sub panel on that 30amp 220. Then break up the circuits how you need them. Your going to need a 4 wire to make it work.

 

[Inkster]

the first picture is of the dual pull 30 amp
picture 2 and 3 are in the detached garage that the main breaker is connected to
the last picture is of a light switch board i bought off of craigslist. how can i make all of this work?
im running 2 600w dual lumateks 220v, fans 110v, AC 220 or 110, and dehumidifier and pumps... ect.


rhinoman which sub panel should i run this off from? the panel in the detached garage or should i connect the order sub panel to that one that's already out there

 

[nukklehead]

Go ask Rives.. when you feel small..lol Probably a few different ways you could do.. hopefully he will chime in..p.s some of that rust/corrosion looks a little scary. Might want to figure out some
ways to update imo...good vibes to you bro.

 

[OldSSSCGuy]

Why not just add 220v outlets to the subpanel? If you already have 30 amps of 220v to the subpanel that is...

 

[rhinoman 1]

Hey inkster yeah I would replace the old sub pnl with the new one.

 

[Inkster]

Hey inkster yeah I would replace the old sub pnl with the new one.

I think if I do that I would have to run a different wire from the main panel.

How do I learn how to replace sub panel

 

[Inkster]

Why not just add 220v outlets to the subpanel? If you already have 30 amps of 220v to the subpanel that is...

It's an old sub panel... How do I add 220v outlets off that?

 

[rives]

First, as Nuk said, the main panel looks a bit iffy with the corrosion that is visible (and thanks, Nuk!). It would be good to pull the covers off and get some good pictures of everything to see what you've got.

That old Trumbull fused disconnect in the garage can be probably be easily replaced with the new panel that you picked up on Craig's List. Again, pull the cover and get some clear shots of what you've got.

You need to check the wire running from the main to the garage. It needs to be a minimum of #10 wire for 30 amps, and depending on the distance, might need to be larger. Also find out what your grounding situation looks like - is the garage attached to the dwelling, and is there a ground wire between the two, what does the ground rod(s) look like, etc. There should be a total of 4 wires running run from the main to the sub - two hot legs, a neutral, and a ground.

 

[Medicgray]

If you like your garage, replace that panel.the only other problem I see is going to be amp draw. By the time you add 2 lights, ac, fans, dehum. Your going to be pretty close to pulling 30 amps. W no room for growth. I'd rewire a new sub panel w 50 amp wire from yôur main panel. But there's no way to know w/o inspecting it if your main panel can support this. Best way is find a 420 friendly electrician. The sub panel is wired same as the main but the grounding strap is removed to isolate neutral (white) and ground. A separate ground rod may need to be installed too depending on if garage is detached/ local codes, etc.
Wiring a 220 receptacle is done w 3 wire, not 4 as someone stated. You need to reassign white wire as a hot lead. No neutral used in 220 receptacle. None of this work is hard, but I get the feeling u haven't done much electrical work, so better off w on-site help advice