convert 220 v plug to 50amp rv plug
Hi, I don't know if this is the right place to post this, but if there are any electricians out there, I have a question for you. I am aware of the difference between the 220v dryer type plug, and th...
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Ok, I will answer, Dryer outlets come in two flavors and one of them can be wired two different ways.
The two flavors are 3 and 4 wire
Now if it's a 3 wire the answer on converting ins likely NO, you will really need to pull new 4-wire feed line to do it properly and safely.
If it's a 4 wire then you need to look at the wires.
There are 4 wires, One white, and either a black and a red, or two blacks, and a bare or green.
Forget the bare/green for the momnent.
Are the black, red and white wires ALL THE SAME SIZE.
If so, then you can convert.
The two flavors are 3 and 4 wire
Now if it's a 3 wire the answer on converting ins likely NO, you will really need to pull new 4-wire feed line to do it properly and safely.
If it's a 4 wire then you need to look at the wires.
There are 4 wires, One white, and either a black and a red, or two blacks, and a bare or green.
Forget the bare/green for the momnent.
Are the black, red and white wires ALL THE SAME SIZE.
If so, then you can convert.
