hooking up a 230 volt compressor

[jbulldog]

Hello,
I need help. I hooking my compressor in my wookshed.what type and size breaker do I need?(i know it 20amp,but do I need a douple 20amp or something else.
What type of wire do i use for the out et?(12-2)
what type of wire for the cord?(12-3)
Where should ground nut be? facing up or down?(when placing outlet in box)
what side does the black and white wire go on?(black-right)(white-left)
I was told sortof what to get but not shown how to do it.
anyhelp will be great!
thanks
aj :help: :help: :help:

[smithboy]

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=Improve/220outlet.html&rn=RightNavFiles/rightNavHowTo

I think this is basically what you need. Check it out and see what you think.

[jbulldog]

thanks that helped, i sort of knew what to do, that explanes alot.thanks