On Jan 11, 12:48*am, Evan wrote:
On Jan 10, 11:44*am, Chip C wrote:







Nowhere that this kind of outlet is used is it legal for a non-
electrician to replace outlets or plugs in an office or workplace.
Have an electrician come in and replace both.

If you don't believe me, ask your insurance agent. Better him than the
adjuster who comes in after something burns down.

I presume the reason you -- er, "someone" -- put an aftermarket plug
on the cord is because the equipment came with a 30A plug, probably a
twistlock. You may think that you've loaded it lightly enough that it
won't draw more than 15A, but you may be wrong. Have the sparky quote
on a proper 30A circuit installation while he's there.

If you do put it all back together in a 15A config, get yourself a
Kill-A-Watt or other current monitor and find out what you're really
drawing. If it's more than 12A continuous, you should not be on a 15A
circuit. Some offices are wired all 12-gauge even on 15A circuits; if
that's the case, depending on length and local regs, your electrician
may be able to swap in a 20A breaker and T-slot receptacle.

Chip C
Toronto

Maybe that is true in Canada Chip, but here in much of the US
it is perfectly OK for maintenance technicians to repair or replace
installed electrical devices (outlets, switches and fixtures) with
identically rated devices without an electrical license...

Now whether or not the maintenance technician is good at doing
that sort of work is an entirely different subject, but it is
allowed...

~~ Evan

True, an no inspector will come as dreamed about up the thread, unless
a clear code violation is reported, as is using a regular outlet
within specifications near a water source, where a GFI is required to
protect lives.
Patecum