Thread: 230V plug into a (type A) socket that looks like 120V (but isactually 220V) - is there such an adapter?
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Default 230V plug into a (type A) socket that looks like 120V (but is actually 220V) - is there such an adapter?
What he has is 6-20r or p


NEMA 6-20R USA power cord receptacle with cUL certification. Built to the
NEMA 6-20R standard. Rated up to 20A 250V. Our NEMA 6-20R power cord
receptacles are fully molded with a low profile ergonomic design and RoHS
and REACH compliant.

NEMA 6-20R power cord receptacle.


http://www.signalandpower.com/USA-3-...16-NEMA-6-20R/


"Bill" wrote in message
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On 5/26/2017 2:25 PM, Tony944 wrote:
*Horizontal prong are 220, "only Vertical prongs are 120", that is not
mistake and it is legal*

You are mistaken and wrong! Nema 2-30R and 2-30P 240v plugs/receptacles have
vertical blades.

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