wrong size wire

[m howson]

This guy i know seems to think that he can take a 110 volt outlet with # 12 gauge copper wire & turn it into a 220 volt outlet just by changing the breaker & the outlet. Sure that is easy, problem is the # 12 gauge wire right.This is for a( DRYER )

is this not a bad call ? fire hazard maybe?wire needs to be 10 gauge for a 30 amp circuit right.

[Marc]

Clothes dryer needs a 30 amp (#10), 4-wire circuit.

Marc

[Jim Port]

That process will only work if the receptacle is a dedicated circuit. You cannot change part of the circuit and leave part 120v while making other part 240v.

The #12 is not large enough for a dryer that needs 30 amps.

[Nolan Kienitz]

Put a call into the fire department NOW!!!

This guy isn't even thinking or simply does not have the knowledge needed.

Sad.

[Rob Amaral]

I give the guy credit for at least ASKING...