the outlet plug has two horizontal slots on the sides and a ground plug underneath
2006-07-09 10:23:53 · 7 answers · asked by JayWood 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The receptacle you are describing is rated for 250 volts. However, you should use a volt-meter to verify the voltage.
The receptacle will have a NEMA configuration number on it to designate it's rating. This one is either a 6-15R or 6-30R. The 6-15R is a 2-pole, 3-wire, 250 volt, 15 amp, single phase receptacle. The 6-30R is a 2-pole, 3-wire, 250 volt, 30 amp, single phase receptacle.
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2006-07-09 11:31:56 · answer #1 · answered by gilchristelectric 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
That is a 220 volt receptacle that is rated for 50 amps. If it is under 50 amps, one prong would be vertical and one would be horizontal. Nevertheless, it is 220 volts. Should be fine for any A/C you want to put to it, may have to get an adapter for the plug or change it out alltogether!! Good luck!
2006-07-09 17:31:24 · answer #2 · answered by djjay_2000_00 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is a 220 volt outlet, I have one too, and an old 220 volt AC unit still in the window that goes with it. If you look at the breaker box, it should be hooked to a double breaker, rather than a single, which verifies it.
2006-07-09 19:24:44 · answer #3 · answered by fishing66833 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds like a 240 volt european plug. it might also have been used for an electric stove/oven - which would also be 240 volts. you can get a cheap voltmeter from home depot to check.
if you open it up and there are two hot wires coming in and one common, then it's probably 240 volts.
2006-07-09 17:28:35 · answer #4 · answered by taxmannyc 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that wood be a 230 volt outlet for ac or things whit greater electric power or dryer its posible that its 110 but i dout it where is the plug located in your home that wood help alot
2006-07-09 17:32:26 · answer #5 · answered by jckmss1 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Buy or borrow a digital multi meter and put it on the setting "V~" or AC VOLTS
Put the red in one slot, the black in the other, and your voltage will show up.
Good Luck.
2006-07-09 19:17:54 · answer #6 · answered by Martin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Can you not use a voltmeter? If not, ask one of your kids to use one for you.
2006-07-09 17:49:21 · answer #7 · answered by syrious 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋