I have a commercial toaster that I want to see if it works, it's rated at 208 volts 19.5 amps 4.0 kw and according to the manual it requires a 208 V, , 30 amp receptacle (NEMA-6-30R).



I don't believe that there are anywhere in the home I can test it with since I don't have this receptacle config. Any suggestions on how I can provide temporary electrical for a couple minutes just to see if it works. I don't have any open spots in my breaker panel?

 

Jam two wires into an a/c outlet then connect to toaster plug with duct tape. U should get the coils to glow a bit and at least warm up. It will have half the heat of plugging into 220v line.

 

YOU ARE KIDDING RIGHT ?
don`t do this at home kids

 

I have no problems making up a proper male plug and convert the female end (nema 6-30R) so it plugs into the toaster, but what receptacle would I plug it into since our central A/C doesn't have a receptacle?

By the way, the toaster lists at $2700.00 so I don't want to burn it out.

 

By the way, the toaster lists at $2700.00 so I don't want to burn it out.[/QUOTE]

You must really like toast!!!

Dave

 

As stated in my original thread, it's a commercial toaster hence the 208 volt requirement. And no I personally don't need about "950 Slices/Hr"

 

If you have a 30amp electric dryer receptacle, get a replacement dryer cord and connect the ground, red, and black to the toaster cord using wire connectors (marrettes).

BTW, at 240v it will draw 16.6 amps. 208 volt is a commercial voltage.

 

You must really like toast!!!

Dave[/QUOTE]

 

Thanks for the reply Bruce.

Ok, in the garage I have a 240V 20 amp receptacle (6-20) for the air compressor with the configuration below.


Since that's residential config, can I adapt a male plug, to a commercial 208 30 amp female config below to plug in the toaster since technically it's "240V 16.6 amp draw" for a couple minutes just to see if it works?

 

I'm going to take the chance that this will work so I'm heading out to get the material.

Wish me luck.

 

That 20A circuit will work fine for a test. Did you take a look at the plugs? Sometimes, you can turn the blades to get either configuration.

 

Thanks for the reply Lionelhutz, I just came home and was about to make it cord up.

No the plug on the toaster is sealed/fixed so it's not adaptable, the receptacle on the wall is too small as you can see on the toaster it's got wider prongs. I may not get full amperage to allow the unit to operate at full capacity but I'm hoping it will at least let me know if it's functioning properly.

 

If you get it running, maybe Dasilva Motorsports could borrow it for their Grand Opening and make PB and J's for their guests?

Dave

 

I got it wired and it works great, thanks for everyone help.


I advertised it (new) and someone is coming tomorrow to take a look at it.