Amps
[Top] [All Lists]

[Amps] Source for 220V cords

To: <amps@contesting.com>
Subject: [Amps] Source for 220V cords
From: wd7s@att.net (PAUL HEWITT)
Date: Thu, 7 Mar 2002 15:48:46 -0800

> I know that the 30 amp plugs
> get into the twist lock type.
> They may also make a
> 20 amp twist lock.
>
> If your amp needs a neutral
> wire when operated on 220V
> then you need to go to a
> 4 wire 20 or 30 amp plug.
> These are all twist lock type
> and get rather
> expensive. I just looked the
> other day. Receptacle is
> about $15.00 to $20.00 and
> the plugs are $12.00 to $18.00
> These by the way will fit in
> a standard outlet wall box.
>
> Most of the larger stuff like
> the dryer and stove outlets
> are surface mount.

Electric codes are or have changed in
most states now, requiring 4 wire plugs
and receptacles for ranges and dryers in
stick built homes and have been that way
for mobile home dryers since the 1970's.
This is making 4 wire receptacles and
pigtailed plugs, sized up to 50 amp,
very inexpensive.  These are not twist
lock.  Should be available at your local
electrician's shop or building supply.

73, Paul

PAUL HEWITT
WD7S PRODUCTIONS
QRO HOMEBREW COMPONENTS
http://wd7s.home.att.net


<Prev in Thread] Current Thread [Next in Thread>