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?

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.

Thanks much.
Which hot goes to which blade?
And (dumb question) if I do this will the voltage be affected?

Thanks again

Does not matter, either hot can go to either brass terminal on device.

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Originally Posted by cmdred

Thanks much.
Which hot goes to which blade?
And (dumb question) if I do this will the voltage be affected?

Thanks again

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The original outlet supplied both 120 and 240. The new outlet will only supply 240 as noted for a 6-50 outlet.

Thanks to both of you. Just what I needed to know.