I have an outlet which has three wires, black, white,and red. (20 amp)
The air compressor I'm trying to hook up has a 'similar' plug, but it's a 30 amp, also 3 wires, but one is green (Ground).
How do I convert the outlet to 30amp? Can I use one of the wires as a ground besides green? Thanks.
PS. FYI the plug is a 3 prong "locking" plug, kind of in a circular type shape.
2007-08-23 13:51:29 · 3 answers · asked by Nic W 3 in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
DONT CHANGE THE PLUG! It's probably mated to a 20a breaker, and the compressor may overload the circuit. The plugs are different for a reason...
2007-08-23 13:56:12 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It's called a "twistlock" plug and malibu is right. Find out for sure what the outlet is rated for. 30 amp, requires #10 wire.
2007-08-23 21:02:53 · answer #2 · answered by billy brite 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you would need to replace the wiring from the fuse box to the outlet with a bigger guage wiring to handle the load a 30 amp would demand. you would also need to change out the breaker to be rated al least 30 amps for it to work.
2007-08-23 20:59:10 · answer #3 · answered by george 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋