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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enblethen wrote:
In the US and some parts of Canada, the elctrical code changed dryers and range receptacles to four wire. Both dryers and range circuits after about 1988 has four wires.
Look closely at the receptacle for number of openings. It should have four on later installations.
It is not only look at but must be tested for proper wiring.
You should not attempt to make an adapter. The receptacle must have a neutral and a ground
Agreed, and that's how my dryer receptacle was wired (luckily 4 wire) I pulled the hot, neutral, and ground off of it to wire my 30A RV outlet on the other side of the wall, opposite the dryer receptacle. We didn't have an electric dryer so the receptacle was not being used.
