Air conditioner plug wiring? Is this a 220?

[JohnnyMac]

I inherited a big ac unit from my brother in law for my shop. He swears its only a 110, just a unique plug type. I'm pretty confident from the 240 vac sticker, it needs wired as any of the other 220's I've done over the years for welders, my vehicle lift, etc.

anyone familiar with these plugs?

 

[onetonbb74]

That is a 6-15p which is a 15 Amp 250v rated Plug end.

 

[Bert_]

Yup, 240v. That's exactly the same as my 18,000btu window unit

 

[KenC]

That is 'normally' a 240v plug, but who knows what some past 'installer' did. Look at the label on the unit, not the cord, for the real story.

 

[JohnnyMac]

Yup, 240v. That's exactly the same as my 18,000btu window unit

Thanks, that's what I figured. One of these with 2 hots and a ground?

Siemens 15 Amp Tandem Single Pole Type QT Circuit Breaker Q1515U - The Home Depot

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[mikedodge]

It says right on it 15A 240V.

 

[Bert_]

Thanks, that's what I figured. One of these with 2 hots and a ground?

Siemens 15 Amp Tandem Single Pole Type QT Circuit Breaker Q1515U - The Home Depot

Visit the Home Depot to buy Siemens 15 amp 3-1/2 in. Twin-Pole Interchangeable Circuit Breaker Q1515U

www.homedepot.com

That breaker will give you (2) 120v circuits. It cannot supply 240v since it only uses one leg in the panel

If you're looking for a Siemens breaker the number would be Q215

 

[nadogail]

From the picture I assume that it left the factory as 220/240, Brothers in law are legendary in their ability to make a mess of convention.

 

[DHCrocks]

how many BTU is it? if its over 10k then its likely a 240v

 

[bb29510]

yes that 220, its a 15 amp

 

[JohnnyMac]

Thanks all. As suspected, wired it up as a 220, 15 amp breaker. All is good to go.

 

[Norcal]

yes that 220, its a 15 amp

This is a 220 plug.