You have a "220 V" hair dryer? In the USA? Most are 120 V, and get there somewhat ridiculous power ratings by assuming 130 V for the supply. All you need is a 120 V AC switch. Some are downright small. If you use a 24 VAC transformer like a furnace and a relay to control the power it gets a low easier to run the control lines and find a small switch. You are still left with finding flexible cord to get120 V to the drawer though, and a serious problem if anything goes wrong (like a broken switch). This post was edited by brickeyee on Sun, Feb 24, 13 at 13:42

yes, you guys are partially right. this is an installation for a friend of mines b&b. and, yes, i have checked me own qualifications. as an electrical engineer, i certainly understand what i am about to undertake...just that i do not have all the procedures down. if i ended up using 1 double-pole 20 amp breaker, would that not technically satisfy the load calculation? the griddle is rated at 2x3600 watts (16/16, with two cords). ======================================== all I can say is you either aren't actually an EE or you didn;t do well in school. An EE would most definately would not have asked the questions you have. I understand you may not understand the exact outlets or such but the last post of: "would that not technically satisfy the load calculation" says it all. If you do not understand electricity any better than this, you should not be undertaking anything of this sort. As well, since this is considered commercial electrical work, not only you, but possibly the owner cannot legally do such work without the proper licensure and permitting. Call a real electrician to do this right before you cause your friend a problem that will cost more than the $3k quoted. (I do think that is a bit high but without seeing the job or knowing where you are, it is hard to know for sure)

Here's an intriguing option: use the existing 240V wiring for one of the new over-the-range GE Advantium 240 microwave/speedcookers/convection ovens. Reuse the 120V/15A wiring for the gas stove ignition. The Advantium 240 line was just revamped. The new ones look and function as regular microwave ovens, but with 5500w available, can also double as a regular 2nd oven, or triple as a high-speed oven that combines microwave and halogen cooking to create quickly-cooked dishes that are crispy and don't have the usual soggy microwave taste and texture. You would need to downrate the breaker from 40A to 30A, but otherwise it should work easily.

I think our builder charged us $300 to run a cable straight up from the basement to the double oven, And this was at the framing stage. Ended up being a bargain because the electrician spent a lot of time fitting the ovens into the cabinet and moving the outlets around so that they were in the right place.