wrote:
In another thread, I was asking about heating a crawlspace in my
cottage. Here is a different, follow-up question.

The previous owner (who lived there year round) had a heater in the
crawlspace. The heater doesn't work (and had not thermostat etc
anyway), but the plug he used was usual to me. I must confess that I
am clueless about this stuff, but it looks like this
http://doityourself.com/store/4170171.htm . The place is wire at 120 V
only, and the recepticle is for thinner prongs than the big 220 plugs.
Can anyone tell me what this outlet is? And is it materially different
than a regular outlet (i.e., if I was going to put a heater, is that a
better outlet that a "normal" outlet)? Finally, does anyone know where
I would buy a heater which would fit such an outlet.

Thanks,

Gideon

The picture that you showed is what it says. 220v 15amp. Check both sides of the
outlet with a meter. See if you are putting out 120 on both sides. Are you sure
that the pic you posted is just like what you have. There is a 120v 30amp
outlet. I myself have never seen one in a house, but some Motor Homes have
these. Here is a link
http://www.pplmotorhomes.com/parts/r...ower-cords.htm Notice the
difference in the prong position.

If you are unsure about things get a pro in to do the job right.

ChrisGw