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    Jan 23, 2015, 10:36 AM
    Operating 230 V on 250 V NEMA L6-30
    I have a European piece of equipment that operates at 230 V, 50-60 Hz, 2900W. I have a 250 V NEMA L6-30 receptacle. Can I plug this equipment in the 250 V receptacle without worrying it would break it?
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    Jan 23, 2015, 11:01 AM
    Based on the information you have provided, yes.
    If you wish to provide more description of this European equipment,
    i can be more confident of my answer.
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    Jan 23, 2015, 12:34 PM
    The NEMA rating is max rating voltage not what is present. If you are on a regular US service, it should be producing 238-242 VAC or so at the outlet. Unless there is something different in the wiring, it should be OK.
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