so I got my hands on a few cheap metered APC pdus :
Input: 208V , Connection: NEMA L6-30P , Cord Length: 12 feet
Output: 208V , Connections: IEC 320 C13,IEC 320 C19
I have an electrician coming in to wire to new cicuits for and he said this :
my questions to experts here :
-the NEMA L6-30P is three prong, but really only good for pdu's and computer stuff, should i let him do the 4 prong outlet and look for an adapter ?
-I don't want to pay another $100 for an adapter for each outlet. he said something about buying pigtails from APC to convert the outlet but that looks expensive.
-Anoying thing is do wire up the NEMA L6-30P, seems to require a permit pull which i don't want to pay for.
Input: 208V , Connection: NEMA L6-30P , Cord Length: 12 feet
Output: 208V , Connections: IEC 320 C13,IEC 320 C19
I have an electrician coming in to wire to new cicuits for and he said this :
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Now, are these dryers and or ranges you are installing? Do you have the model numbers? The old 3 pronged outlets are grandfathered in for repairs only, but for new installs you need (and probably want, for increased safety reasons) 4 prong outlets. This requires 10/3 wire (which has 4 conductors) as opposed to 10/2 (3 conductors).
my questions to experts here :
-the NEMA L6-30P is three prong, but really only good for pdu's and computer stuff, should i let him do the 4 prong outlet and look for an adapter ?
-I don't want to pay another $100 for an adapter for each outlet. he said something about buying pigtails from APC to convert the outlet but that looks expensive.
-Anoying thing is do wire up the NEMA L6-30P, seems to require a permit pull which i don't want to pay for.
There should be no problem installing a NEMA L6-30 outlet in a home or business without a specific permit. The outlet is about $50 and the wires to your fuse panel maybe $3/foot. Circuit breaker is about $40. If it's a simple run without cutting holes in walls or running wiring through tricky spots it shouldn't be any more than $350 installed for a 30ft wire run. If he quotes higher get someone else to give you a quote or do it yourself if you have basic handyman skills. (remember electrical safety rules and shut off the main panel before touching wires)
Yeah your right he quoted me $325 using his breakers , the outlets were around $19 a piece the wires were expensive though I had to buy 100ft since they run in 20 50 100ft increments. We will see how the install goes today
and thanks.
