Nema 6 15p Wiring Diagram

L9 20r l9 30r 600v ac equip.

Nema 6 15p wiring diagram. 3 pole 3 wire 125v 250v ac 3ø 250v ac 3ø 480v ac l8 20r l8 30r 480v ac g equip. For this job i used 12 2 wire 12 gauge a nema 6 20 outlet and a 20 amp 2 pole breaker. Two wire strands supply the electricity to the nema 6 30r and the third provides a ground connection. Please see appendix for 1.

Wiring devices nema configuration chart straight blade style nema configurations voltage nema 15 ampere 20 ampere 30 ampere receptacle plug receptacle plug receptacle plug 2 pole 3 wire grounding 125v 5 g w g 5 15r 5 15p w 5 20r w 5 20p g w 5 30r w 5 30p 250v 6 gg 6 15r 6 15p 6 20r 6 20p g 6 30r g 6 30p note. The nema plug chart provides technical drawings and specifications for nema straight blade plugs connectors receptacles inlets outlets and cords. Use this nema plug chart to identify a configuration by pin array or designation. A nema 6 30r connects to a 240 volt 30 amp electrical circuit with 10 gauge or larger three strand wire.

A nema 6 15 plug is for a 15 amp 240 volt circuit and is generally used for office equipment and some air conditioners. Each part should be set and linked to other parts in specific way. The manufacturer recommends using 14 gauge two conductor cable but it s safer to upgrade this to 12 gauge. Many window mount air conditioners air compressors and residential welders plug into a nema 6 30r.

Don t forget to identify the white wire as a hot wire not neutral. Please use caution any time you re working with electricity.