Hooking up 240 to reduce amp draw

[AvidLerner]

What I have done in the past, is to use a small 120V->240V step up transformer with a 60amp sub-panel with new breakers mounted on plywood. creates some heat.

namaste

 

[Mrgstack]

I will get those pics up tonight. I do have water heater timers set up at each 240 outlet. It will be better to understand what I'm talking about when up load the pics because I don't know enough to explain it well. I only use the plastic timers for my fans. Is it ok to use them for those purposes?

 

[AvidLerner]

you may have a spike that the timer and relay cannot handle at the same time.may have to use a capacitor to slow the draw to the ballast as it spikes at startup.

 

[queequeg152]

Journeyman HVAC.

i wish i could get a journeyman cert = (.

you need proof of liability insurance here in texas. blows.
if i had to replace my hvac equipment, i would have to do it without a permit because of this.