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Yes. If it has a motor, there may be an additional surge when the motor starts up, as long as the result doesn't exceed 20 amps, your circuit breaker should not complain.
This leaves you with enough 'headroom' to supply another 5 amps before blowing your circuit breaker.
Electricity is an expensive way to heat a space, unless you're getting very good rates so be prepared for an alarming bill at the end of the month if you use the space heater very often.
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoYes, you plug a 20 amp device into a 30 amp circuit.
The circuit always needs to be equal or greater than the device. If you plug to large of an appliance into a circuit, the circuit breaker (or fuse) should open the circuit so that no damage occurs.
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∙ 13y agoYes and only if the device connected to the 30 amp plug draws no more than 30 amps.
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No, the configuration of a 30 amp plug will not fit into a 40 amp outlet. This for a safety reason that they make different configurations of plugs rated at specific amperages. A 40 amp outlet is protected by a 40 amp breaker so the wire will be be able to carry 40 amps before the breaker will trip. The maximum amount of current allowed on a 30 amp plug is 30 amps and if it allowed to be plugged into a 40 amp plug it is 10 amps or 33% beyond the plugs safety rating.
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∙ 15y agoSure, that way is not a problem. The other way around OTOH would be trouble.
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∙ 11y agoYes, provided the heater has its own 30A overload protection. Otherwise, the appliance would fry well before the 50A breaker blew.
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Is it ok to make a short extension cable with a 30 amp 240volt plug that goes to the wall outlet and the other end receives a 15 amp 240 volt plug from a table saw?
Yes is ok as long as you increase the size of the plug .I use dryer plugs( 30 amp )all the time on equipment that came with smaller plugs (20 amp).
Can I plug a 30 amp air conditioner in a 50 amp plug?
Yes. Assuming everything is wired correctly and your 30 amp AC cord is compatible with your 50 amp plug, you can do this. I think you will find, however, that your 50 amp plug has a different pin configuration than your 30 amp cord end. This is not easily resolved because there are serious dangers in going the other direction, plugging a 50 amp appliance into a 30 amp receptacle.
Can you plug your motorhome 30 amp adapter into the dryer 30 amp outlet without hazard?
yes
How do I know if I have a 30 amp breaker at my house to plug a trailer into?
If it is a 30 amp breaker then it is a 240 volt outlet.
Is there a adapter for a nema 14-30 plug and a nema 14-50 receptacle?
No there are no adapters made for these types of installations. The reason there are no adapters is to provide a factor of safety. To plug a 30 amp plug into a 50 amp receptacle could allow 50 amps to be applied to a 30 amp rated cord. The 50 amp receptacle is more than likely being fed by a 40 amp breaker. Just change the plug cord to match the ampacity of the breaker ahead of the 50 amp receptacle. Or change the 50 amp receptacle and 40 amp breaker to a 30 amp breaker and use your existing cord plug.
Can you go from a 30 amp male plug from a generator to a 20 amp female transfer switch?
What is a 20 amp female transfer switch? I have never heard of such a device.
Is it ok to make a short extension cable with a 30 amp 240volt plug that goes to the wall outlet and the other end receives a 15 amp 240 volt plug from a table saw?
Yes is ok as long as you increase the size of the plug .I use dryer plugs( 30 amp )all the time on equipment that came with smaller plugs (20 amp).
Can I plug a 30 amp air conditioner in a 50 amp plug?
Yes. Assuming everything is wired correctly and your 30 amp AC cord is compatible with your 50 amp plug, you can do this. I think you will find, however, that your 50 amp plug has a different pin configuration than your 30 amp cord end. This is not easily resolved because there are serious dangers in going the other direction, plugging a 50 amp appliance into a 30 amp receptacle.
Can you plug your motorhome 30 amp adapter into the dryer 30 amp outlet without hazard?
yes
How do I know if I have a 30 amp breaker at my house to plug a trailer into?
If it is a 30 amp breaker then it is a 240 volt outlet.
Can you plug a 120 Volt 30 Amp tanning bed into a 125 Volt 30 Amp outlet?
yes
Is there a adapter for a nema 14-30 plug and a nema 14-50 receptacle?
No there are no adapters made for these types of installations. The reason there are no adapters is to provide a factor of safety. To plug a 30 amp plug into a 50 amp receptacle could allow 50 amps to be applied to a 30 amp rated cord. The 50 amp receptacle is more than likely being fed by a 40 amp breaker. Just change the plug cord to match the ampacity of the breaker ahead of the 50 amp receptacle. Or change the 50 amp receptacle and 40 amp breaker to a 30 amp breaker and use your existing cord plug.
Can you plug a 15a 250v ac into a 30a 250v plug?
No, the amperage pin configurations are different between a 15 amp and a 30 amp plug.
What kind of plug do you need for a 220 30 amp service?
You can do a 30 amp twist lock receptacle 220v 3 wire (nema L6-30R) or a strait blade 30 amp 220v 3 wire receptacle (nema 6-30R) or a traditional 30 amp dryer plug. The nema # is a universal # that everyone uses to identify that plug. Ask for it. The most important part is the 30 amp male that your trying to plug in. Match it up with what you putting in the wall. Use #10 gauge wire for 30 amps
What amp fuse is required for the heater fan in a 1978 Chevrolet Impala?
A 30 amp fuse is required.
What amp fuse is required for the heater fan on a 1978 Chevrolet Impala?
It requires a 30 amp fuse.jd
What size wire and breaker do you need for a 5000 watt garage heater?
Look on the heater and see what amps it is pulling. That will determine the wire size and breaker size. It must be on a dedicated circuit. 15 amps = AWG # 14 wire with 15 amp breaker 20 amps = AWG # 12 wire with 20 amp breaker 30 amps = AWG # 10 wire with 30 amp breaker 40 amps = AWG # 8 wire with 40 amp breaker
