220v single phase plugs

[Tx Bass Tech]

What type of plugs are you folks using for your 2hp+ 220v single phase motors? Do you guys use a dryer plug or RV outdoor type plugs. Pictures would be nice.

Thanks to all you guys that post so much good info.

 

[mattd]

I am probly one of the last people that should respond to an electrical post but I did just go through this same thing with an old air compressor that didn't have a plug. I unplug my dryer to use it. The directions on the new plug said to put the white wire in the middle but the compressor didn't work right until I put the green wire there. Rookie mistake I guess

 

[ron_m80]

For motors I use SO cable to the motor, and a twist lock connection between the power source and the motor twist lock connection. I find these connectors to be very easy to manage.

The connector on the left is for 208 single phase 20 amp service. The one on the right is 3 phase 208 20 amp service.

This is the male side of the 3 phase 208 connector, it mates with the above plug, on the right side.

 

[ron_m80]

The connector you use, will be determined by the line voltage you have, and the amperage you need for the motor. Matching a NEMA plug with that information is very easy when you have chosen the style plug you will use.

 

[Mark Behnke]

This may help

 

[Stacy E. Apelt - Bladesmith]

I like twist lock plugs for equipment.

 

[blindrobert]

Nema 6-15

 

[Justin.Mercier]

I wired all my 220v single phase equipment to a standard 50A welder outlet and then I have a few adapters for other types of outlets (dryer / stove / 50A twist lock) which I can use if I'm taking equipment elsewhere. My 2HP KBAC 27D on my KMG is wired right to the motor, my other KBAC 27D is wired to a 3phase twist lock outlet.

 

[Tx Bass Tech]

Thanks for the info everybody you answered my question.