Post by thread:[EE]: 110VAC 3 prong American outlet to a 120VAC N

Hi, Is there an adapter that I can convert a 110VAC 3 prong American outlet to a 120VAC NEMA L5-30P plug? Is this something I would /need/ an electrician to do, or can I simply get some type of adapter? Thanks, Nathan -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics

Probably easier to make your own pigtail adapter. Most well stocked hardware stores or electrical supply houses will have the L5-30 plug or socket in stock. Could be costly though, $30. Standard 3 prong molded, round, yellow, US plugs and sockets are about $3 ea. from Lowes or Home Depot. See the L5-30: http://www.partsexpress.com/pe/pshowdetl.cfm?DID=7&PartNumber=110-420&AID=1457539&PID=1268128 (you may have to paste the whole above link in one line to view it) Rick Nathan wrote: {Quote hidden}> Hi, > > Is there an adapter that I can convert a 110VAC 3 prong American outlet to > a 120VAC NEMA L5-30P plug? Is this something I would /need/ an electrician > to do, or can I simply get some type of adapter? > > Thanks, > Nathan > > -- > http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics > (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics

> Is there an adapter that I can convert a 110VAC 3 prong American outlet to > a 120VAC NEMA L5-30P plug? Is this something I would /need/ an electrician > to do, or can I simply get some type of adapter? Adaptors are available for almost anything to almost anything else (having recently travelled around the world and had to use various supplies). The 100 to 120 part is a bit hard to do with an adaptor :-) Russell McMahon -- http://www.piclist.com hint: The list server can filter out subtopics (like ads or off topics) for you. See http://www.piclist.com/#topics

why do I see.....a big flashing sign.....danger....danger.... L5-30 is a 30A device, locking while most 3 prong plugs are either 15A or 20A. Thus if you adapte a device that requires more than 20A, its going to either heat up the cables or pop the breaker (latter hopefully) Not that many of us haven't done this...... So go get yourself a L5-30R and make an adapter.... _________________________________________________________________ Get McAfee virus scanning and cleaning of incoming attachments. Get Hotmail Extra Storage! http://join.msn.com/?PAGE=features/es -- http://www.piclist.com hint: To leave the PICList spam_OUTpiclist-unsubscribe-requestTakeThisOuTmitvma.mit.edu