Cost??? to have 220v installed... anyone know about how much?

The answer is in several parts:

1.) How far is the spot for the compressor from the nearest circuit breaker panel? The 14 gauge wire cost adds up.

2.) Are there any blank or vacant knockouts in the circuit breaker panel? No spare places in the panel means another panel or breaker box. More labor to add a separate panel or extra breaker box, and additional parts cost.
3.) Will the wiring need to run under the house, through the attic or around the out side of the house? Under the house means there needs to be sufficient crawl space to get a beer bellied electrician under there with room to spare. Though the attic means the same electrician needs enough space to walk through without tripping and falling through the ceiling. Outside the house means the wiring will need to run through rigid conduit to meet most electrical codes. The outside conduit is easier to do in terms of accessibility, but more expensive in parts cost.

Post some answers to these questions and them maybe someone will have some good ideas...

jrichker said:

The answer is in several parts:

1.) How far is the spot for the compressor from the nearest circuit breaker panel? The 14 gauge wire cost adds up.

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um...14 gauge wire for 220v air compressor


Be smart and use 10 Hell, I wont even use 14/2 w/g in my house for hair dryers..

You are probably looking at around 300 for them to run it for you.