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Posted by on April 11, 2007, 1:07 am
wrote:
>inspired13 wrote:
>> Hi all:
>>
>> I am trying to wire a new receptacle to a pre-existing 220v line that
>> was for
>> a dryer in my shop- the welder requires a 30 A line which this one is,
>> and needs
>> a NEMA 6-50 receptacle. I can see that the dryer receptacle has two
>> hots ( red and black) and a neutral white- however, i see that the
>> 6-50 needs two hots and a ground.
>> I am assuming that this means the existing line can still be used with
>> a few modifications- it is 10/3- .....tape a green indicator on both
>> ends of the white and make that a ground? is this correct Thanks for
>> any help-!
>>
>
>
>Yes, assuming it's wired correctly (to the main panel and not a
>subpanel.) But it might be cheaper and easier to put a NEMA 10-30 plug
>on the welder.
>
>Bob
That is actually the way I have me welder and pressure washer. It lets
me use it at just about anyone's house.
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