View Full Version : How to convert a nema 14-50R; to a nema 6-50 outlet?
cmdred
Nov 17, 2012, 05:39 PM
Existing outlet is a 14-50R, new charger going in has a 6-50 plug.
How do I replace the 14-50R with a 6-50 receptacle and do the rewiring?
ma0641
Nov 17, 2012, 07:04 PM
14-50R is a dual voltage outlet, 120/240. 6-50 is a straight 240. On the 14-50 you have 4 wires, 2 hots, 1 neutral and 1 ground. To install the 6-50. Use the 2 hots and a ground, cap off the neutral and push back in the box.
cmdred
Nov 18, 2012, 01:44 AM
Thanks much.
Which hot goes to which blade?
And (dumb question) if I do this will the voltage be affected?
Thanks again
tkrussell
Nov 18, 2012, 04:44 AM
Does not matter, either hot can go to either brass terminal on device.
ma0641
Nov 18, 2012, 06:23 AM
Thanks much.
Which hot goes to which blade?
And (dumb question) if I do this will the voltage be affected?
Thanks again
The original outlet supplied both 120 and 240. The new outlet will only supply 240 as noted for a 6-50 outlet.
cmdred
Nov 18, 2012, 10:22 AM
Thanks to both of you. Just what I needed to know.