Originally Posted by dfsmopars
I have a 220v compressor in my garage. It is up off the floor and plugged into an outlet in the ceiling. I turn it on/off with the breaker but I want to wire in a switch going to the plug. Will someone draw out a diagram of how I would wire in the switch?


Get a 240V non fused disconnect switch. Under $20 from Home Depot. It should show how to connect on it. Pretty much like this but imagine you're hooking up a compressor and not a water heater.

http://waterheatertimer.org/How-to-wire-safety-switch.html

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