Can a 220v line be temporarily ran right out of the breaker box "door", rather than going through the wall?
Now, the usual method would be to pop a hole in the bottom of the panel, and run it in the wall.
I didnt want a permanent install, so can i just leave the panel cover "loose" and than run the wire out the bottom a couple feet to the outlets that i need? in essence the cable is clamped between the wall and the panel cover...
any input on something like this?
Answers:
Don't get caught, if theres a fire, the insurance is gone.
If someone gets hurt, the legal people will hang you and it will get into the news.
I have done a lot of wireing and normally run the feeder to the area and temp wire from there.
Do not expect an inspector to ok it. Especially without a permit,if required and in most cases it is.
Other answers:
Don't have any inspectors come around.....
Yes, if the cover is not tight against the wire, and it is hooked up correctly, it would be no problem.
Been there, done that.
Don't have any inspectors come around.....
Yes, if the cover is not tight against the wire, and it is hooked up correctly, it would be no problem.
Been there, done that.
How tempoary?
In such instances I would limit the time to two weeks at most and would correct a.s.a.p.
Running cable out the front of a panel is certainly not to code. So doing that in a pinch where you need the circuit for a very short time must be something you intend to correct asap. You should Also limit who can use or be near the panel while in this "tempoary" mode.
Jack
when you say outlets how many 220 outlets would you hook up? because, 220 with no neutral will conduct alot of heat on the wire. so make sure your wire is properly sized .for example 14 ga for 15 amps. 12 ga for 20 amps .10 ga for 30 amps AND DO NOT OVERLOAD