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Ummm. The receptacle is clearly labeled 30 A. But the little "L"-shaped hole is for the neutral IIRC while the igloo entrance hole at the top is for the "green wire" safety ground. A quick test with some voltmeter probes will reveal what is going on, but if that scares you a qualified electrician could help. It should be fairly easy to install a 115-120 V AC duplex convenience receptacle on the wall behind the washing machine, taking power from the lower box if it contains a white neutral wire. The "hot" wires should be red and black and 10 AWG for 30 A. Use a GFI receptacle in a laundry room.I believe it's a 20A 220vac outlet.
$4.30 at home depot.
you could simply fit a double 120v 15a socket in place, the wiring will undoubtedly be larger than needed so you would need to change the breakers for this socket for 2 single 15amps.
Local advice may be necessary depending on your level of skill.
M.
It would not be required for a double (linked) breaker if the outlet is converted to 120v as typical for a modern washing machine. Using an individual breaker for each outlet, that is if the cable includes a neutral, if not , it can be done by using say the red for live and the black for neutral by using white electrical tape at each termination and moving the black from the breaker to the neutral bar. And use a single 20a breaker.Code stipulates a 20amp outlet for the laundry washer.
Also, the breaker would need to be a single double pole (not two individuals) or use an approved handle tie because they are connected to the same device (duplex outlet)
The reason for this code is to avoid turning off one breaker and think you shut off all power.
I disagree. It doesn't mater what voltage it is. This is a multi wire branch circuit.It would not be required for a double (linked) breaker if the outlet is converted to 120v as typical for a modern washing machine. Using an individual breaker for each outlet, that is if the cable includes a neutral, if not , it can be done by using say the red for live and the black for neutral by using white electrical tape at each termination and moving the black from the breaker to the neutral bar. And use a single 20a breaker.
As per NEC/CEC.
M.
I was posting about the first photo.Ummm. The receptacle is clearly labeled 30 A. But the little "L"-shaped hole is for the neutral IIRC while the igloo entrance hole at the top is for the "green wire" safety ground. A quick test with some voltmeter probes will reveal what is going on, but if that scares you a qualified electrician could help. It should be fairly easy to install a 115-120 V AC duplex convenience receptacle on the wall behind the washing machine, taking power from the lower box if it contains a white neutral wire. The "hot" wires should be red and black and 10 AWG for 30 A. Use a GFI receptacle in a laundry room.