"Twayne" wrote in
:
In ter.com,
Pete C. typed:
wrote:
Good possibility? It is a definite FACT. With the 30 amp
rating of the conditioner,a 20 amp plug would be a
requirement. Particularly on a 20 amp circuit.
Don't assume a 30A rating requires a 30A plug. That rating
is the maximum input current, and you can absolutely change
the plug to a lower rating if the load on the conditioner
is less than full load. The circuit protection is at the
panel feeding the receptacle, so if that receptacle is on a
15A or 20A circuit it is fine. If the load is too high the
breaker will trip.
That's such a screwed up fiasco from what I've seen/read, that it has
to have a 30A fuse and likewise be wired for "stopped rotor" &
whatever applies. We have no idea really what the situation is, wire
gauge, voltage during draw and resulting damage to inductive parts
(motors, relays coils, etc.).
What they need to do is get a real electrician in there to install
things
correctly; they've made way too many bad choices. And then of course
have it inspected. It would not pass inspection right now.
HTH,
Twayne`
Fiddlesticks. There's nothing wrong. It's all just to let the user know
the black part on the plug goes in the black part of the outlet.
Then again, kinda looks like Mr Bill with a black eye. Can't ya just hear
that ground pin sayin' "Ohhhhh Noooooo!".