[Shop-talk] 220 outlets

[David Scheidt]

On Wed, Jul 29, 2009 at 2:45 PM, Doug Braun <doug at dougbraun.com> wrote:

> While we're on the subject:
>
> The manual to my 120 volt Lincoln welder says
> that for maximum output, it should be plugged into a 25 amp outlet.  But
> does
> such a thing even exist?
> Is there in theory a type of 120V outlet meant for
> more than 20 amps?
>
> I've never even seen a single-pole circuit breaker higher
> than 20 amps.
>

There are 30 amp 120V plugs and receptacles, and 50A 120V plugs and
receptacles.
(They're NEMA 5-30P, 5-30R and 5-50P, 5-50R if you want to google for
pics.)
I've never actually seen one in use.  The electrical supply place has them,
though, so someone must use them.


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David Scheidt
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