240 Plug Doesn't Match Outlet

[retro-man]

Hey tux and tog

Not to throw water on the fire but would not have it been easier to replace the receptacle than the plug? I have a 220V built in a/c unit that has the same configuration as the plug that was cut off. Those outlets are readily available. I just had this installed 2 years ago.
Jon

 

[toggleswitch2]

Six of one and half-a-dozen of the other.
Depends also on skill level of the person doing the work.

Putting a 20a outlet on a line fused with circuit-breakers designed for 30a is not allowed...requires re-protecting the line with 20a breakers.

In this way, (changing the plug), the machine can work in any location that has a standard North American dryer outlet. Also probably not a bad thing to have a washing machine with a plug that fits outlets most often found in...drum rool please... a laundry room.

Likewise, the integrity of the home's electrical system is not compromised by someone who is not fully skilled or knowledgable in this area.

Besides. Much less expesnive than hiring-in some help.

 

[tuxedopoodle]

Hi, Togglesmith/Steve. I've gotten as far as stripping the wires and will screw them into the new plug tomorrow and give it a try (been sidetracked with plumbing repair projects, fixing mistakes made by a tilesetter, a carpenter, etc!) Your approach is definitely less expensive than bringing in an electrician in a somewhat rural area where help is, surprisingly, expensive. And since something breaks every week, I'm teaching myself a lot. Thank you for your help! I'll give an update tomorrow, but the American plug approach is working so far!

 

[frapdoodle]

Well You See With Most Imported Machines You Need A Power Converter. The U.S. Uses A Different Electric System Them Other Countries