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What kind of plug is this? pashag 01-30-2007
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Posted by on January 30, 2007, 10:33 pm


Hi,

We just bought a used washing machine and when we brought it home we
realized that it has an unusual plug that will not our outlet. You can
see it here:

http://www.math.drexel.edu/~pg/plug.jpg

Will we be able to connect our washing machine to the existing outlet
(which is three prong /L\and this plug is four prong).

Very many thanks in advance!

pashag


Posted by RBM on January 30, 2007, 10:40 pm


Must be a hell of a washing machine. That's a 30 amp four wire. It appears
by your symbol that your outlet is 30 amp three wire. If you have a four
wire cable feeding the outlet, you can change the receptacle to match the
cord set, if not, you can probably replace the cord set with a three wire to
match the existing receptacle, although I would check with the manufacturer
to be sure. On some model appliances they require separate neutral and
ground conductors




> Hi,
>
> We just bought a used washing machine and when we brought it home we
> realized that it has an unusual plug that will not our outlet. You can
> see it here:
>
> http://www.math.drexel.edu/~pg/plug.jpg
>
> Will we be able to connect our washing machine to the existing outlet
> (which is three prong /L\and this plug is four prong).
>
> Very many thanks in advance!
>
> pashag
>



Posted by Speedy Jim on January 30, 2007, 10:44 pm


pashag@gmail.com wrote:

> Hi,
>
> We just bought a used washing machine and when we brought it home we
> realized that it has an unusual plug that will not our outlet. You can
> see it here:
>
> http://www.math.drexel.edu/~pg/plug.jpg
>
> Will we be able to connect our washing machine to the existing outlet
> (which is three prong /L\and this plug is four prong).
>
> Very many thanks in advance!
>
> pashag
>

Find the mfr label on the machine (back side or maybe underneath)
which lists the name, model # and the voltage requirement.
Post that info here.

Jim

Posted by on January 30, 2007, 11:11 pm


On Jan 30, 9:33 pm, pas...@gmail.com wrote:
> Hi,
>
> We just bought a used washing machine and when we brought it home we
> realized that it has an unusual plug that will not our outlet. You can
> see it here:
>
> http://www.math.drexel.edu/~pg/plug.jpg
>
> Will we be able to connect our washing machine to the existing outlet
> (which is three prong /L\and this plug is four prong).
>
> Very many thanks in advance!
>
> pashag


Dont change any wiring . Find the make and model number of the
applience , and check for a specification plate on the back for the
power requirement.

Post that info here.


Posted by on January 30, 2007, 11:55 pm


The back of the washing machine says 15A, 240V. (while the one we are
replacing says 30A, 240V).

Thanks!


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