Anvil Foundry, going to 240.

[Ragman]

I saw different videos on how to cut your cord or how you could make a jumper. Couldn't I just use something like a camper power connector? Like this?

 

[doug293cz]

What type of outlet do you plan to use for your 240V supply, and what kind of plug is on the Foundry cord now? The adapter you show plugs into a NEMA TT-30 outlet, but most three prong dryer outlets are NEMA 10-30, and the two are not compatible. Also, what will you be doing to get GFCI protection on the 240V circuit?

Brew on

 

[Ragman]

If I use a normal 30 amp 2 pole breaker and run wire to an outlet and use one of these will it work?

 

[day_trippr]

Nah, you don't need one of those (which is just a big MOV in a plastic case).
You want a GFCI breaker in that circuit, either in the panel or using an in-line GFCI cable...

Cheers!

 

[doug293cz]

That is not a GFCI. A "surge" protector is for protecting equipment from voltage spikes on the power lines. Surge protectors do nothing to reduce your chances of electrocution.

If you are installing a new circuit, you should not use the NEMA TT-30 plug/receptacle combo, as they are only approved for travel trailer/RV use. For a 30A circuit, you should use either a NEMA 10-30 (three wire) or NEMA 14-30 (four wire) plug/receptacle. Personally, I'd go with the 14-30, as you have more flexibility in what can be plugged into it. Standalone 240V/30A GFCIs are very expensive. You are better off putting a GFCI breaker in the service panel.

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