240v 30amp recepticle fries another one!
My friend just brought home a new travel trailer and plugged it into his 30a rv receptacle mounted outside his garage. You guessed it, 240 volts instead of 120. He got his electrician out to check t...
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"The pro who did the work obviously misunderstood what the outlet was for"
Hate to say it but that statement is an oxymoron.
A professional...
Inquires what the receptacle or circuit is to be used for.
Examines the plug of the device to be connected.
Matches the receptacle to the plug.
Checks with standards to determine polarity and ampacity of the connecting wires, and orientation of connections.
Checks and advises as to circuit protection (breakers, grounding, etc)
Back when the industry was monitored, an electrician could lose his contractor's license if such a violation were reported to state or regional authorities. Hundred dollar an hour incompetence RULES.
Hate to say it but that statement is an oxymoron.
A professional...
Inquires what the receptacle or circuit is to be used for.
Examines the plug of the device to be connected.
Matches the receptacle to the plug.
Checks with standards to determine polarity and ampacity of the connecting wires, and orientation of connections.
Checks and advises as to circuit protection (breakers, grounding, etc)
Back when the industry was monitored, an electrician could lose his contractor's license if such a violation were reported to state or regional authorities. Hundred dollar an hour incompetence RULES.
