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  1. 07-03-2007, 09:32 AM #1
    michaelheerwald
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    Default Terminology question?

    What is a plug on a 220v plug in called when it has one vertical plug and one horizontal and then the round one?
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  2. 07-03-2007, 09:52 AM #2
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    Sounds like a 20A 3 wire, 2 pole plug.
    From the NEC exhibit 406.2.
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  3. 07-03-2007, 11:45 AM #3
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    You are probably referring to a NEMA type 6-20P 250 volts, 2 pole, 3 wire, grounding.
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  4. 07-03-2007, 11:57 AM #4
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