No I wasn't! I'm of the opinion, leave it alone as is (after rotating the existing recept.) It will be fine as I'm sure the motor has internal o/l protection.
The internals of 15a duplex recepts are rated for 20a pass-through. Not the case with other amp sized rated recepts. The duplex 15s are where neither single receptacle on the duplex could pull 20a alone. Larger recepts are singles.
I did see that once with a dryer recept and metal coat hanger.
Oh yeah? Mine is on a 30 amp breaker, I think it has #10 wire from the panel to a 30 amp DP switch, but from there to the compressor is a 6' piece of 16/3 SJ cord. I didn't have any 12/3 and 10/3 wouldn't fit in the pressure switch hole. It's a "temporary" solution.
Only you can shame yourself for how long" temporary" is. Until it becomes an "OOPs/Oh ****" , you're ok.
Everything is temporary!
It's only been a little over four years. I still have some time and the fact that my garage is concrete should buy a little more. I do think that I have some 12/3 cord now. Maybe this weekend.
If it's for a welder, you are likely OK. What welder do you have?A side note about the "idiot" electrician... In addition to the upside outlet on the 30A circuit for the compressor, I asked for a 50A circuit in the garage for a welder. It was shown in the electrical plan, and being OCD, I drew its location on the wall and wrote "50A" next to it:
They came in and roughed everything in, and I didn't give it a second thought until they came back weeks later when drywall was up to do finish electrical. I noticed that they put in a 40A breaker, and said that I wanted a 50A circuit. Well, the tech (different from the original tech) said that the previous tech roughed in 8 AWG wire, not 6 AWG. So much for the 50A circuit. That's what I get for not doing things myself (or checking others' work closely).
Sorry, brain flipped the picture.
wrong , heres a 20 amp 120 plug
20 amp 125 and 250 volt twist locks look a lot alike as well. Just like straight blade, one can't be plugged into the other unless you push real hard.
he's also an idiot for not consulting with the client on which receptacle is needed for the specific equipment
To be fair, wiring a welder receptacle with wire rated for 50a is a waste of money. He should have asked for clarification, but you'll be fine. Besides that the wire is sufficient for a 50a welder circuit, I bet your welder will never pop a 40a breaker.It's the PrimeWeld MIG180, which can run even on 120V, so I'm sure it's fine. But it's the principle of it that pisses me off.
if they quoted you for a 50a circuit, either they need to refund you or make it right... i wouldnt let them walk away from that screw upA side note about the "idiot" electrician... In addition to the upside down outlet on the 30A circuit for the compressor, I asked for a 50A circuit in the garage for a welder. It was shown in the electrical plan, and being OCD, I drew its location on the wall and wrote "50A" next to it:
They came in and roughed everything in, and I didn't give it a second thought until they came back weeks later when drywall was up to do finish electrical. I noticed that they put in a 40A breaker, and said that I wanted a 50A circuit. Well, the tech (different from the original tech) said that the previous tech roughed in 8 AWG wire, not 6 AWG. So much for the 50A circuit. That's what I get for not doing things myself (or checking others' work closely).
They should have comp'd more b/c they didn't follow plan.
damn yeah thats expensive
Really high since there was other new work as well.
^^^This right here.
Yep different terminal sideways. But close. Op still could just change the plugwrong , heres a 20 amp 120 plug
I’d go ahead and delete this. Save myself reading the 12 rebuttals coming in. 3,2,1…
Ya, I don’t know my plug configurations as well as some. When I need something specific I will look it it up. Although incorrectly I suggested it was a 120v20a that was pretty close. Obviously would not work. But geese!
This is GJ. Close only counts in horseshoes and hand grenades.
