Greetings all,

Perhaps this confusion arose with the change from the 5-15 (15 amp)/5-20 (20
amp) [125 VAC] to the 6-15 (15 amp)/6-20 (20 amp) [250 VAC] rated plugs.
They ARE different (hmmm ... THAT'S why they have different numbers).

Pictures often tell us more, so here's a quick picture to help you sort
things out (diagram credit McMaster-Carr online catalog ...
http:/www.mcmaster.com) :

http://www.mcmaster.com/catalog/110/...l/d1bga19s.gif



The 5-15 and 5-20 plugs conform to the wiring described below, the 6-15 and
6-20 don't, because we're not bringing a neutral line into the plug.

HTH

Rick



"toller" wrote in message
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Try this color combination . . . .

Black wire = copper colored screw (narrower blade)

White wire = silver colored screw (wider blade)

Green wire = Green screw (rounded blade)