I have been suspecting that kind of thing is at work, here.
A qualified person should test the outlet with a VOM, and
see if it's 120 VAC or 240 VAC.

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"JIMMIE" wrote in message
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When my friend lived in base housing there was a dedicated
120 VAC 20
amp circuit beneath a window so you could install a window
AC unit.
Someone connected the neutral to the to the hot bus so they
would have
240 for a larger unit. His wife found out about it when she
plugged in
a christmas tree.

Jimmie