I have a question regarding voltage. I have a 24000 BTU AC that I want to clean and test out. It says it is 15 amp. It has the weird plug on it. My question is. If my dryer outlet is 220, would I be able to use that line and put an AC plug on it or would it be too much voltage for it? I know this sounds crazy and I should know more about electricity.
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An a/c of that size would be 220v. Of this I am 90% sure.
[110v can handle run up to about 14k to 16k BTU/h.]
But you'll need to confirm its voltage as 220v BEFORE you go sticking the plug into your dryer outlet.
In order to help you I will need to at least know the WATTAGE or VOLTAGE needed by the A/C.
15 amps on 220v will mean it consumes about 3,300 watts.
This implies an EER [Energy eficiency ratio or BTU's per watt)of 7.2 (24,000/3,300).
15 amps on 110v will mean that is consumes circa 1,650 watts, being an EER of 14.5. Which sounds high (but not impossible) for a through-the wall self-contained unit.
Do you have a pic availabe of both your dryer female and your A/C male?
[110v can handle run up to about 14k to 16k BTU/h.]
But you'll need to confirm its voltage as 220v BEFORE you go sticking the plug into your dryer outlet.
In order to help you I will need to at least know the WATTAGE or VOLTAGE needed by the A/C.
15 amps on 220v will mean it consumes about 3,300 watts.
This implies an EER [Energy eficiency ratio or BTU's per watt)of 7.2 (24,000/3,300).
15 amps on 110v will mean that is consumes circa 1,650 watts, being an EER of 14.5. Which sounds high (but not impossible) for a through-the wall self-contained unit.
Do you have a pic availabe of both your dryer female and your A/C male?
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oh and it's easier to change the A/C's plug (male)rather than the socket(female) on your wall.
Come on...I thouht this was going to be a challenge
you can use your dryer plug as a TEST only...24000 is alot for only 15 amp....even my 18000 used a double 20amp circuit breaker....and my 30,000 unit uses a double 30 amp...just like my electric dryer
I have several dryer plug to A/C type outlet setups, saves time for testing, all you do is unplug the dryer and plug in one of these conversions as needed...
I said TEST only, the permanent way would be to match the amps required to circuit breaker, in the even of an overload....thats for safety.....but actually, the electrician who hooked up my dryer plug used the circuit breaker from the stove that was no longer in service, and thats a double 50...and never had a problem....this also allows me to test electric stoves as well, as needed...
but just the same, make sure it's a 24000 unit, that should require 220 power....your plug should have a ground, and either both flat prongs hoizontal, or one vertical and one horizontal.....if they are both vertical...THAT'S 110 NOT 220
MY 30,000BTU unit has a heavy cord and plug almost like a dryer cord.....I just want you to be safe, anything can be rigged, but safety first.....
if you can, post a pic of the plug, and the model number plate showing the voltage....
you can use your dryer plug as a TEST only...24000 is alot for only 15 amp....even my 18000 used a double 20amp circuit breaker....and my 30,000 unit uses a double 30 amp...just like my electric dryer
I have several dryer plug to A/C type outlet setups, saves time for testing, all you do is unplug the dryer and plug in one of these conversions as needed...
I said TEST only, the permanent way would be to match the amps required to circuit breaker, in the even of an overload....thats for safety.....but actually, the electrician who hooked up my dryer plug used the circuit breaker from the stove that was no longer in service, and thats a double 50...and never had a problem....this also allows me to test electric stoves as well, as needed...
but just the same, make sure it's a 24000 unit, that should require 220 power....your plug should have a ground, and either both flat prongs hoizontal, or one vertical and one horizontal.....if they are both vertical...THAT'S 110 NOT 220
MY 30,000BTU unit has a heavy cord and plug almost like a dryer cord.....I just want you to be safe, anything can be rigged, but safety first.....
if you can, post a pic of the plug, and the model number plate showing the voltage....
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~or one [prong] vertical and one horizontal.....if they are both vertical...THAT'S 110 NOT 220.
One vertical and one horizontal could be 110v; it depends WHICH ONE is vertical.
One vertical and one horizontal could be 110v; it depends WHICH ONE is vertical.
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110v 20a
(of course, accepts a standard 110v paralled prong 15a plug as well.)
(of course, accepts a standard 110v paralled prong 15a plug as well.)
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True...Toggles....don't see too many of those
be best if he would show pics of the plug and the model plate....we don't want him to cause a fire or short circuit....
my spidey senses tell me.....proceed with caution...lol
be best if he would show pics of the plug and the model plate....we don't want him to cause a fire or short circuit....
my spidey senses tell me.....proceed with caution...lol
Thank you for the advice
I found a great deal on an older unit that I want, I have a friend that owns a bar and needs more cooling power. I wanted to be able to clean and test it at home first before taking it and installing it. If I get the unit, I will post all pics and wait for advice.
I found a great deal on an older unit that I want, I have a friend that owns a bar and needs more cooling power. I wanted to be able to clean and test it at home first before taking it and installing it. If I get the unit, I will post all pics and wait for advice.
