18 Feb
2003
18 Feb
'03
4:17 a.m.
Jeffrey Sharp asks:
I'm looking for someone in the US with a L5-30
receptacle or an adapter
so that I can plug my L5-30-plugged DEC 861PC Power Controller into a
standard wall outlet. Thanks!
30A twist-lock receptacles aren't all that hard to find. I got one
at the local Home Depot store. They can also be found at Greybar Electric,
though their prices are generally a bit higher.
Of course, you aren't supposed to just replace an 5-15R with an L5-30R,
you also need wiring that's rated for 30A. If you build an adapter to
a 15A plug, it would be a good idea to put a 15A breaker in the adapter.