[Shop-talk] Wiring a UK appliance in the US?

[Matt Mahoney]

European power distribution uses one hot leg and neutral to make 
220/240. North American power uses two 120 volt hot legs to add up to 
240 and the neutral is half way between at ground potential. So a 
European cooker has L N E (Line, Neutral, Earth) markings and North 
American appliances have L1, L2, N, G. (L1 = Line 1, L2 = Line 2, G = 
Ground = Earth.)  UK/European color codes are all over the map but NA 
wire colors use Black and Red for hot legs, white for neutral and green 
or bare copper for ground. Hook up NA Black and Red to UK L and N.  Hook 
NA Green or Bare Copper to UK E. Don't  connect NA White (N) to 
anything. As long as the induction part of the system doesn't care about 
60 Hz. vs 50 Hz. it should work.

Hope this helps.

Another Matt


On 11/12/2017 7:34 AM, Scott Hall wrote:
> Wife would like a cooktop wired for 240v 50hz sold in the UK (a Miele 
> induction top--this is my life now).
>
> We live in the US.
>
> Before I even call an electrician, I'm hoping you guys will give me 
> the background so I can have a useful conversation.
>
> Thanks guys.
>
>
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