Wiring a 240v 30a outlet
#1
08-14-06, 11:29 AM
Wiring a 240v 30a outlet
Just checking....
I just need 10/2 wg correct? I have 10/3 wg. Can I just chop off the neutral or should I hook it up along with the ground?
Thanks,
Dan
I just need 10/2 wg correct? I have 10/3 wg. Can I just chop off the neutral or should I hook it up along with the ground?
Thanks,
Dan
#2
08-14-06, 11:39 AM
What is the outlet for? A dryer for example needs a neutral and a ground. Some other appliance may not.
If you are sure you dont need the neutral, then yes you can just cut it off, or cap it with a wirenut.
If you are sure you dont need the neutral, then yes you can just cut it off, or cap it with a wirenut.
#3
08-14-06, 11:48 AM
Originally Posted by jwhite
What is the outlet for? A dryer for example needs a neutral and a ground. Some other appliance may not.
If you are sure you dont need the neutral, then yes you can just cut it off, or cap it with a wirenut.
If you are sure you dont need the neutral, then yes you can just cut it off, or cap it with a wirenut.
It's actually powering a single 5500w hot water heater element.
#5
08-14-06, 12:07 PM
It does not sound like you need the neutral (straight 240 volt devices do not need them). However, instead of "chopping it off", I recommend capping it (at both ends) and not using it. You don't know when someday you may want to upgrade to a device that needs the neutral and you will curse yourself for cutting it off.
