Dedicated Circuit Installation

Don't be the person that says "I need a 220, what can you do?" We need to know the specs - voltage, amperage, and location to plan your dedicated circuit properly.

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240V Circuit Planning & Installation

Essential planning considerations for successful dedicated circuit installation

Planning Your Dedicated Circuit

Three essential considerations for successful circuit installation

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Know Your Specs
240V at 50 amps means two hot wires and a ground. But 240/120V at 50 amps means four wires - two hots, neutral, and ground. When planning, that's a big deal.
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Checks & Money
Having panel spaces is like having checks - but you need to check the actual amperage feeding your panel. Having spaces doesn't mean you have the power capacity.
3
Location & Code
Any 220V in the garage or outdoors requires GFCI protection per current code. Location determines protection requirements and installation methods.

Dedicated Circuit Services

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Hot Tub & Spa Circuits

240V dedicated circuits with GFCI protection for safe hot tub and spa installation. Proper outdoor enclosures and weatherproof connections.

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HVAC & AC Units

Dedicated circuits sized properly for air conditioning units, heat pumps, and HVAC equipment with appropriate amperage ratings.

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EV Charger Circuits

NEMA 14-50 four-wire circuits for electric vehicle chargers with proper GFCI protection in garage installations per current code.

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Kitchen Appliances

Separate circuits for refrigerators, microwaves, dishwashers, and garbage disposals to prevent overloading and ensure reliable operation.

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Workshop & Garage

Heavy-duty circuits for power tools, welders, and workshop equipment. We size the wire and breaker based on your specific equipment requirements.

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Permits & Inspections

We handle permits and coordinate inspections. Most dedicated circuits require permits for safe, code-compliant installation.

Expert Insights

"Please don't be the person that says hey I need a 220 what can you do - that's just not enough, it's like saying you need a car. We need to know the full voltage and how many amps because these things are going to drive the size of the wire and size of the breaker."

- James Adams
On Proper Specifications

"It's like having a lot of checks but that doesn't necessarily mean that you have a lot of money. We need to look at the actual amperage in terms of what size breaker is feeding this panel before I add more to it."

- James Adams
On Panel Capacity Planning

"Generally speaking I wouldn't do this myself if I was not an electrician. There's enough going on, there's enough power that it's worth it to be safe. You also need to know about wire sizes, ground wire sizes, conduit sizes."

- James Adams
On Professional Installation

Service Areas

Professional electrical services in McKinney, TX and surrounding areas

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