30 AMP air compressor and NEMA 10-30?
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07-26-12, 05:19 AM
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30 AMP air compressor and NEMA 10-30?
Hi Folks,
Lets assume I have a large air compressor that require a 30amp breaker. Is is okay to wire the motor for use with a NEMA 10-30 receptacle (dryer) which I already have one installed? Or do I really need to use a 6-30?
Thanks!
Lets assume I have a large air compressor that require a 30amp breaker. Is is okay to wire the motor for use with a NEMA 10-30 receptacle (dryer) which I already have one installed? Or do I really need to use a 6-30?
Thanks!
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07-26-12, 06:53 AM
You really need two hots and a ground. The receptacle probably has two hots and a neutral. A neutral really shouldn't be used as a ground. How is the receptacle wired. Does it have a green or bare or is it wired with a white neutral? Is it connected to the panel by continuous conduit so it could be swapped out for a 14-30R? Is it from a subpanel or from the main panel (first OCPD).
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07-26-12, 06:56 AM
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It is wired from a 30amp double pole breaker on a subpanel. I'm not sure about the wiring colors - but i'll look.
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07-26-12, 06:59 AM
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Should also mention that I have two slots left in the subpanel, so I can add another 30amp breaker and wire whatever is most appropriate. I'm just not sure what is "most appropriate" for a compressor.
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07-26-12, 07:07 AM
Grounds should be separated from neutral in a modern subpanel. That is four wires supplying the subpanel. The subpanel will have an isolated neutral and bonded ground. If that is the case with your subpanel I would recommend running a new circuit. You can use 10-2 and remark the white red (or black or any color but white, gray, or green).
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07-26-12, 07:23 AM
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Okay, I will run a new circuit. Is NEMA 6-30 the best choice?
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