Adapting an electric range cord...

[mtbguy33]

I have a newbie question for you all,

I recently purchased a powder coating system as well as an old electric range/oven for baking parts after powder coating.

The range currently has (from what I can tell) a NEMA 10-50p plug on it.

I already have 6-50r receptacles in my shop on 40 amp breakers.

I would like to be able to plug the range into a welder receptacle when I need it. Is this as simple as changing the plug on the range over to a 6-50p?

Thanks for the help.
Eric

 

[Zeke]

Simple as that.

 

[mtbguy33]

Great... appreciate the quick answer!

 

[pattenp]

Not so fast. It's not that simple. The 10-50 is a non grounded 125/250V where as a 6-50 is a grounded 250V. If you use a 6-50 outlet for the stove the ground is being used as a neutral to get 125V for the controls. Technically this is a No No.

 

[Norcal]

Not so fast. It's not that simple. The 10-50 is a non grounded 125/250V where as a 6-50 is a grounded 250V. If you use a 6-50 outlet for the stove the ground is being used as a neutral to get 125V for the controls. Technically this is a No No.

Only still allowed in existing installations, not allowed in new installs.

 

[pattenp]

Bottom line is a 6-50 plug is not the correct listed plug to be used on that stove. Will it work? Yes.

 

[mtbguy33]

Just to clarify...

The oven will not be stored plugged in... it will be on casters and will only be used while im in the shop with it. If it is that much safer though, I can install a new receptacle for it. Just trying to watch the budget whenever possible.

 

[pattenp]

For your purpose I wouldn't worry about using the stove on a 6-50 outlet. If you ever decide to sell the stove you should remove the 6-50 plug. It may cause some confusion for a next owner. I can't say the 6-50 plug is less safe than the 10-50. It's just not technically the proper plug for a stove, that is when the stove is used as a regular kitchen stove.

 

[mtbguy33]

I will go with it then... Thanks for the help!

 

[Zeke]

Simple as that.

I knew when I said that it would bring some flak. I guess I should have said, Yes, the oven will work." I don't criticize the outlet police because the information is good to be aware of.

It will work, simple as that.