Convert Double 110 to Something Else?

[Fry_Esq.]

I have a standard 110 outlet with two plugs. Is there any way to convert the two 110s to one something a bit stronger? I have a 6-20 at my office that does 10 miles per hour and that would be perfect for me at home. Seems like it's possible since there's two plugs and 4 wires and it can obviously handle two things plugged in at once. My box is too far from the garage to practically get thicker wiring. Any thoughts appreciated.

 

[Fry_Esq.]

Forget it, found the thread on point. Doesn't look good for me.

 

[user212_nr]

It depends if the voltage between the two outlet's hot wires is 240V or 0V. There are also either 3 or 5 wires since you are ignoring the ground wire.

In any case, you can increase the voltage over 2 wires and upgrade to a 6-15 outlet. Place black electrician tape around the neutral white wire on both sides and then install a double pole 15 AMP breaker wiring the black and white wires to it. Then replace the outlet with a 6-15.

15 amps is the current and is related to the wire size. Voltage does not relate to wire size, so you can carry more power over the same wires using a higher voltage.

But technically you will need to get an electrician or electrical permits from your city to do this work.